Salvin's Prion

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Salvin's Prion (<em>Pachyptila salvini</em>) is a species of Petrels, Shearwaters, Diving Petrels (<em>Procellariidae</em>) in the order Albatrosses, Petrels and Shearwat…

Overview

Salvin's Prion (Pachyptila salvini) is a species of Petrels, Shearwaters, Diving Petrels (Procellariidae) in the order Albatrosses, Petrels and Shearwaters.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Pachyptila; binomial: Pachyptila salvini; authority: (Mathews, 1912).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Indian Ocean. Non-breeding range: to s African 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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