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Olson’s Petrel

Bulweria bifax

Olson's Petrel (Bulweria bifax) — Seabirds & Tubenoses of Oceans & Seabirds.

The Olson’s Petrel (Bulweria bifax) is a member of the Procellariidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. The IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct.

EX Extinct

No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.

Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Procellariiformes
  3. Family Procellariidae Petrels, Shearwaters, Diving Petrels
  4. Genus Bulweria
  5. Species bifax

Where it lives

St. Helena (tropical southeastern Atlantic Ocean)

Quick facts

Biology & behaviour

The Olson’s Petrel (Bulweria bifax) belongs to the Procellariidae family of the order Procellariiformes. It occurs naturally across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers AO St. Helena (tropical se Atlantic Ocean).

It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Olson’s Petrel live?

The Olson’s Petrel is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering AO St. Helena (tropical se Atlantic Ocean).

What family does the Olson’s Petrel belong to?

The Olson’s Petrel (Bulweria bifax) belongs to the Procellariidae family, in the order Procellariiformes.

Is the Olson’s Petrel endangered?

It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List

Conservation

Extinct

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