Least Storm Petrel

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Least Storm Petrel (<em>Hydrobates microsoma</em>) is a species of Northern Storm Petrels (<em>Hydrobatidae</em>) in the order Albatrosses, Petrels and Shearwaters.

Overview

Least Storm Petrel (Hydrobates microsoma) is a species of Northern Storm Petrels (Hydrobatidae) in the order Albatrosses, Petrels and Shearwaters.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Hydrobates; binomial: Hydrobates microsoma; authority: (Coues, 1864).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Pacific Ocean. Non-breeding range: Gulf of California and coastal e Pacific Ocean waters from s California to Ecuador.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Move from Oceanodroma to Hydrobates (NACC 2019-B-7; SACC 190).

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