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Petrel de Gould

Pterodroma leucoptera

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Procellariiformes (Procellariiformes)

Species

Pterodroma leucoptera (Petrel de Gould)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ミナミシロハラミズナギドリ

Chinese 厚嘴圓尾鸌

Spanish Petrel de Gould

French Pétrel de Gould

German Weißflügel-Sturmvogel

Portuguese freira-de-garganta-branca

Russian Белокрылый тайфунник

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Pterodroma nigripennis

Least Concern

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Pterodroma macroptera

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Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Petrel de Gould?

The scientific name of Petrel de Gould is Pterodroma leucoptera. It belongs to the genus Pterodroma.

What is the conservation status of Petrel de Gould?

Petrel de Gould (Pterodroma leucoptera) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Petrel de Gould live?

Petrel de Gould is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.

What family does Petrel de Gould belong to?

Petrel de Gould (Pterodroma leucoptera) belongs to the genus Pterodroma, which is part of the taxonomic family Procellariidae.

Is Petrel de Gould endangered?

Yes, Petrel de Gould (Pterodroma leucoptera) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Petrel de Gould belong to?

Petrel de Gould (Pterodroma leucoptera) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Petrel de Gould?

The closest relatives of Petrel de Gould in the genus Pterodroma include Petrel acollarado, Petrel ala negra, Petrel aligrande, Petrel antillano, Petrel cabeciblanco.