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Desertas Petrel

Pterodroma deserta

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Procellariiformes ›Family: Procellariidae ›Genus: Pterodroma

About

The Desertas petrel (Pterodroma deserta) is a small seabird in the gadfly petrel genus which breeds on Bugio Island in the Desertas off Madeira. The gadfly petrels in the genus Pterodroma are seabirds of temperate and tropical oceans. Many are little-known, and their often similar appearance have caused the taxonomy of the group to be rather fluid. Although the systematics on this species has not yet been definitively established, provisionally some authorities have split the Desertas...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Desertas Petrel?
The scientific name of Desertas Petrel is Pterodroma deserta.
What is the conservation status of Desertas Petrel?
The Desertas Petrel has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
What kingdom does Desertas Petrel belong to?
Desertas Petrel belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Desertas Petrel belong to?
Desertas Petrel belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Desertas Petrel belong to?
Desertas Petrel belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Desertas Petrel belong to?
Desertas Petrel belongs to the order Procellariiformes.
What family does Desertas Petrel belong to?
Desertas Petrel belongs to the family Procellariidae.
What genus does Desertas Petrel belong to?
Desertas Petrel belongs to the genus Pterodroma.