White-chinned Petrel
Procellaria aequinoctialis
VU
Vulnerable
High risk of extinction in the wild
Source: IUCN Red List
About the White-chinned Petrel
The white-chinned petrel or Cape hen, Procellaria aequinoctialis, is a large shearwater in the family Procellariidae. It ranges around the Southern Ocean as far north as southern Australia, Peru and Namibia, and breeds colonially on scattered islands.
Key Facts
- Vulnerable - facing a high risk of extinction.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the White-chinned Petrel?
The scientific name of the White-chinned Petrel is Procellaria aequinoctialis.
Is the White-chinned Petrel endangered?
The White-chinned Petrel is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
How many White-chinned Petrel sightings have been recorded?
2,303 observations of the White-chinned Petrel have been recorded on iNaturalist.
2,303
observations on iNaturalist
