Magenta Petrel

Overview

Magenta Petrel (Pterodroma magentae) is a species of Petrels, Shearwaters, Diving Petrels (Procellariidae) in the order Albatrosses, Petrels and Shearwaters.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Pterodroma; binomial: Pterodroma magentae; authority: (Giglioli & Salvadori, 1869).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Pacific Ocean. Non-breeding range: to Pitcairn group (se Polynesia), Juan Fernandez and Nazca Ridge (w of c South America).

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.