Southern Giant-Petrel

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Ecuador and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Aves (นก)

Order

Procellariiformes (Procellariiformes)

Family

Procellariidae

Genus

Macronectes

Species

Macronectes giganteus (Southern Giant-Petrel)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オオフルマカモメ

Chinese 南方巨鸌〔巨鸌〕

Spanish Petrel Gigante del Sur

French Pétrel géant

German Riesensturmvogel

Portuguese petrel-grande / pardelão-gigante

Russian Южный гигантский буревестник

Similar Species in Macronectes

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Northern Giant-Petrel

Macronectes halli

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Southern Giant-Petrel?

The scientific name of Southern Giant-Petrel is Macronectes giganteus. It belongs to the genus Macronectes.

What is the conservation status of Southern Giant-Petrel?

Southern Giant-Petrel (Macronectes giganteus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Southern Giant-Petrel live?

Southern Giant-Petrel is found in Distributed across Ecuador and Norway.. Countries include Ecuador, Norway.

What family does Southern Giant-Petrel belong to?

Southern Giant-Petrel (Macronectes giganteus) belongs to the genus Macronectes, which is part of the taxonomic family Procellariidae.

Is Southern Giant-Petrel endangered?

No, Southern Giant-Petrel (Macronectes giganteus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Southern Giant-Petrel belong to?

Southern Giant-Petrel (Macronectes giganteus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Southern Giant-Petrel?

The closest relatives of Southern Giant-Petrel in the genus Macronectes include Northern Giant-Petrel.