Markham's Storm Petrel

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Markham's Storm Petrel (<em>Hydrobates markhami</em>) is a species of Northern Storm Petrels (<em>Hydrobatidae</em>) in the order Albatrosses, Petrels and Shearwaters.

Overview

Markham's Storm Petrel (Hydrobates markhami) is a species of Northern Storm Petrels (Hydrobatidae) in the order Albatrosses, Petrels and Shearwaters.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Hydrobates; binomial: Hydrobates markhami; authority: (Salvin, 1883).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Pacific Ocean. Non-breeding range: ec Pacific to coasts of s Mexico, Galápagos and c Chile.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Move from Oceanodroma to Hydrobates (NACC 2019-B-7; SACC 190).

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