Petrels and Shearwaters in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Learn about 4 birds from the Petrels and Shearwaters family (Procellariidae) found in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. Includes 3 regular species and 1 vagrant visitors. Complete guide with photos and identification information.

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Albatrosses Herons Northern Storm-petrels Petrels and Shearwaters Pheasants, Partridges, Turkeys and Grouse Pigeons and Doves Rails, Gallinules and Coots Sandpipers, Snipes and Phalaropes Skuas

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Great Shearwater

Ardenna gravis

Least Concern

Manx Shearwater

Puffinus puffinus

Least Concern

White-chinned Petrel

Procellaria aequinoctialis

Vulnerable

Great Shearwater

Ardenna gravis

Least Concern

Manx Shearwater

Puffinus puffinus

Least Concern

White-chinned Petrel

Procellaria aequinoctialis

Vulnerable

Vagrant Procellariidae Birds

Rare visitors that have been occasionally spotted in this area.

Sooty Shearwater

Ardenna grisea

Near Threatened

Vagrant Procellariidae Birds

Rare visitors that have been occasionally spotted in this area.

Sooty Shearwater

Ardenna grisea

Near Threatened

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Albatrosses Herons Northern Storm-petrels Petrels and Shearwaters Pheasants, Partridges, Turkeys and Grouse Pigeons and Doves Rails, Gallinules and Coots Sandpipers, Snipes and Phalaropes Skuas