Herald Petrel

Petrels, Shearwaters, Diving Petrels 👁 266 views Updated 2026-11-01

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.

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