This is a list of the families, species and subspecies of the order Procellariiformes.

Conservation status - IUCN Red List of Threatened Species:

- Extinct, - Extinct in the wild
- Critically endangered, - Endangered, - Vulnerable
- Near threatened, - Least concern
- Data deficient, - Not evaluated
(v. 2021-3, the data is current as of February 25, 2022[1])

Albatrosses

Order: Procellariiformes Family: Diomedeidae

The albatrosses are a family of 21 species of large seabird found across the Southern and North Pacific Oceans. The largest are among the largest flying birds in the world.

Fulmars, petrels, prions and shearwaters

Order: Procellariiformes Family: Procellariidae

The procellariids are the main group of medium-sized "true petrels", characterized by united nostrils with medium nasal septum, and a long outer functional primary flight feather.

Storm petrels

Order: Procellariiformes Family: Hydrobatidae

The storm-petrels are the smallest seabirds, relatives of the petrels, feeding on planktonic crustaceans and small fish picked from the surface, typically while hovering. Their flight is fluttering and sometimes bat-like.

Diving petrels

Order: Procellariiformes Family: Pelecanoididae

The diving-petrels are relatives of the petrels distinguishable only by small differences in plumage and bill construction. They feed on plankton by pursuit diving.

References

  1. ^ "The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species". International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. Retrieved 25 February 2022.

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