About the White-bellied Storm-Petrel
The white-bellied storm petrel is a species of seabird in the family Oceanitidae. It is found in Angola, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, French Polynesia, French Southern Territories, Maldives, Namibia, New Zealand, Perú, Saint Helena, and South Africa. Its natural habitat is open seas.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Southern Storm-Petrels (Oceanitidae) |
| Species | Fregetta grallaria |
| Species Codes | wbspet1, WBSP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-bellied Storm-Petrel belong to?
The White-bellied Storm-Petrel (Fregetta grallaria) belongs to the Southern Storm-Petrels family (Oceanitidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
How can I identify the White-bellied Storm-Petrel?
The white-bellied storm petrel is a species of seabird in the family Oceanitidae. It is found in Angola, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, French Polynesia, French Southern Territories, Maldives, Namibia, New Zealand, Perú, Saint Helena, and South Africa. Its natural habitat is open seas...
Where can I report a White-bellied Storm-Petrel sighting?
You can log sightings of White-bellied Storm-Petrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wbspet1, or on iNaturalist.
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