Wilson's Storm Petrel

Austral Storm Petrels 👁 302 views Updated 2026-11-01

Wilson's Storm Petrel (<em>Oceanites oceanicus</em>) is a species of Austral Storm Petrels (<em>Oceanitidae</em>) in the order Albatrosses, Petrels and Shearwaters.

Overview

Wilson's Storm Petrel (Oceanites oceanicus) is a species of Austral Storm Petrels (Oceanitidae) in the order Albatrosses, Petrels and Shearwaters.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Oceanites; binomial: Oceanites oceanicus; authority: (Kuhl, 1820).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Southern Ocean. Non-breeding range: throughout world oceans except tropical and North Pacific.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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