Ashy Storm Petrel

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

Overview

Ashy Storm Petrel (Hydrobates homochroa) is a species of Northern Storm Petrels (Hydrobatidae) in the order Albatrosses, Petrels and Shearwaters.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Hydrobates; binomial: Hydrobates homochroa; authority: (Coues, 1864).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Pacific Ocean. Non-breeding range: coastal California Current to n California (including Monterey Bay) and nc Baja California (nw Mexico).

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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