About the Wedge-rumped Storm-Petrel
The wedge-rumped storm petrel is a storm petrel. It breeds in the Galápagos Islands and on the coast of Peru. It was formerly defined in the genus Oceanodroma before that genus was synonymized with Hydrobates.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Northern Storm-Petrels (Hydrobatidae) |
| Species | Hydrobates tethys |
| Species Codes | wrspet, WRSP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Wedge-rumped Storm-Petrel belong to?
The Wedge-rumped Storm-Petrel (Hydrobates tethys) belongs to the Northern Storm-Petrels family (Hydrobatidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
How can I identify the Wedge-rumped Storm-Petrel?
The wedge-rumped storm petrel is a storm petrel. It breeds in the Galápagos Islands and on the coast of Peru. It was formerly defined in the genus Oceanodroma before that genus was synonymized with Hydrobates....
Where can I report a Wedge-rumped Storm-Petrel sighting?
You can log sightings of Wedge-rumped Storm-Petrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wrspet, or on iNaturalist.
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