Herald Petrel
Herald Petrel (<em>Pterodroma heraldica</em>) is a species of Petrels, Shearwaters, Diving Petrels (<em>Procellariidae</em>) in the order Albatrosses, Petrels and Shearwa…
Overview
Herald Petrel (Pterodroma heraldica) is a species of Petrels, Shearwaters, Diving Petrels (Procellariidae) in the order Albatrosses, Petrels and Shearwaters.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Pterodroma; binomial: Pterodroma heraldica; authority: (Salvin, 1888).
Distribution
Breeding range: the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. Non-breeding range: to Peru Current.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
SACC 582 recognizes Herald, Trinidade, and Henderson petrels.
