Broad-billed Prion

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Broad-billed Prion (<em>Pachyptila vittata</em>) is a species of Petrels, Shearwaters, Diving Petrels (<em>Procellariidae</em>) in the order Albatrosses, Petrels and Shea…

Overview

Broad-billed Prion (Pachyptila vittata) is a species of Petrels, Shearwaters, Diving Petrels (Procellariidae) in the order Albatrosses, Petrels and Shearwaters.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Pachyptila; binomial: Pachyptila vittata; authority: (Forster, G, 1777).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Southern Ocean. Non-breeding range: to s African, tropical Indian Ocean and s Australasian waters.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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