How to Identify Procellariidae

Procellariidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Procellariiformes, class Aves. The family contains 54 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

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Representative Procellariidae Species

How to identify Puffinus creatopus Coues, 1864

Puffinus creatopus Coues, 1864

Puffinus creatopus Coues, 1864

Pink-footed shearwater (Puffinus creatopus) is a trans-equatorial migratory seab…

How to identify Pterodroma macroptera gouldi (Hutton, 1869)

Pterodroma macroptera gouldi (Hutton, 1869)

Pterodroma macroptera gouldi (Hutton, 1869)

This is a subspecies of the great-winged petrel, a large dark-brown Southern Hem…

How to identify Pachyptila desolata (Gmelin, 1789)

Pachyptila desolata (Gmelin, 1789)

Pachyptila desolata (Gmelin, 1789)

Pachyptila desolata, the Antarctic prion, is a small southern ocean seabird that…

How to identify Pterodroma mollis (Gould, 1844)

Pterodroma mollis (Gould, 1844)

Pterodroma mollis (Gould, 1844)

Pterodroma mollis, the soft-plumaged petrel, is a medium-sized Southern Hemisphe…

How to identify Puffinus gavia (J.R.Forster, 1844)

Puffinus gavia (J.R.Forster, 1844)

Puffinus gavia (J.R.Forster, 1844)

Puffinus gavia, the fluttering shearwater, is a small to medium shearwater endem…

How to identify Pachyptila vittata (G.Forster, 1777)

Pachyptila vittata (G.Forster, 1777)

Pachyptila vittata (G.Forster, 1777)

Pachyptila vittata, the broad-billed prion, is a large Southern Hemisphere seabi…

How to identify Pterodroma hasitata (Kuhl, 1820)

Pterodroma hasitata (Kuhl, 1820)

Pterodroma hasitata (Kuhl, 1820)

Pterodroma hasitata, the black-capped petrel, is a large nocturnal breeding seab…

How to identify Puffinus tenuirostris (Temminck, 1836)

Puffinus tenuirostris (Temminck, 1836)

Puffinus tenuirostris (Temminck, 1836)

The short-tailed shearwater, a common migratory Australian seabird, has commerci…

How to identify Pterodroma neglecta (Schlegel, 1863)

Pterodroma neglecta (Schlegel, 1863)

Pterodroma neglecta (Schlegel, 1863)

The Kermadec petrel is a polymorphic gadfly petrel that breeds across Pacific is…

How to identify Procellaria westlandica Falla, 1946

Procellaria westlandica Falla, 1946

Procellaria westlandica Falla, 1946

Procellaria westlandica, the Westland petrel, is a large endemic New Zealand bur…

How to identify Puffinus yelkouan (Acerbi, 1827)

Puffinus yelkouan (Acerbi, 1827)

Puffinus yelkouan (Acerbi, 1827)

Puffinus yelkouan, the yelkouan shearwater, is a Mediterranean seabird with char…

How to identify Pterodroma cookii (G.R.Gray, 1843)

Pterodroma cookii (G.R.Gray, 1843)

Pterodroma cookii (G.R.Gray, 1843)

Pterodroma cookii, or Cook's petrel, is a small vulnerable petrel that breeds on…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Procellariidae?

Procellariidae animals belong to the Procellariiformes order in the Animalia kingdom. It features a white eyebrow, blue-grey bill, and blue feet. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Procellariidae?

Procellariidae is classified in the order Procellariiformes, class Aves, phylum Chordata. Its plumage is dark grey and white, with narrow wings and a pointed tail that is distinct in flight.

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