Bermuda Petrel

Overview

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

Scientific Classification

Genus: Pterodroma; binomial: Pterodroma cahow; authority: (Nichols & Mowbray, 1916).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Atlantic Ocean. Non-breeding range: to Gulf Stream off se Canada to North Carolina (rare; nw Atlantic Ocean) and to Azores (ne Atlantic Ocean).

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Change English name of Pterodroma cahow from local vernacular Cahow to Bermuda Petrel to conform to worldwide usage.