Petrels and Shearwaters (Procellariidae)
Snow Petrel (Pagodroma nivea) - HBW 1, p. 237
French: Fulmar des neiges
German: Schneesturmvogel
Spanish: Petrel Níveo
Other common names: Snowy Petrel
Taxonomy: Procellaria nivea G. Forster, 1777, lat. 52° S., long. 20° E.
Races may constitute two separate species, as sympatry without interbreeding reported from E Antarctica (see page 217); alternative version claims most colonies are mixed, with extensive zone of hybridization; subspecific distribution confused and some authors prefer to recognize single monotypic species. Two subspecies normally recognized.
Subspecies and Distribution:
- nivea (G. Forster, 1777) - Antarctica, South Georgia, Scotia Arc.
- confusa Mathews, 1912 - Antarctica and adjacent islands; South Sandwich Is.
- Least Concern Enlarge map
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Different views of a bird in flight Locality Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica (ssp nivea)
John Gregory 2002 5 years ago 28 sec 4.6 -
A bird in flight over the sea (speed 50%). Locality Antarctic Sound, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica (ssp nivea)
Josep del Hoyo 2 April 2012 1 year ago 18 sec 4.3 -
A bird flying, with a slow motion view Locality Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica (ssp nivea)
John Gregory 2002 5 years ago 6 sec 3.8 -
A bird in flight Locality South Georgia (ssp nivea)
Helmut Schenkel Brunner 31 October 2000 5 years ago 7 sec 3.8 -
A bird flying near the ship (50% speed). Locality Antarctic Sound, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica (ssp nivea)
Josep del Hoyo 2 April 2012 1 year ago 23 sec 3.7 -
Adults in flight Locality South Orkney Islands, Antarctica (ssp nivea)
Greg Baker 18 February 2005 2 years ago 25 sec 3.7
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In flight
Locality South Georgia
Martin Hale 1 December 2011 1 year ago 4.3 -
In flight from below
Locality South Georgia
Martin Hale 1 December 2011 1 year ago 4.2 -
A bird in flight.
Locality Antarctic Sound, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica (ssp nivea)
Jordi Sargatal 2 April 2012 22 weeks ago 4 -
Adult resting on an iceberg.
Locality Neko Harbour, Andvord Bay, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica (ssp nivea)
Christophe Gouraud 11 February 2013 7 weeks ago 3.8 -
A bird on the floor
Locality Seymour (Marambio) Island, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
Roberto Pujana 1 February 2005 1 year ago 3.7 -
An adult following the ship.
Locality Drygalski Fjord, South Georgia (ssp nivea)
Christophe Gouraud 27 October 2010 2 years ago 3.1
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calling from nest Locality Antarctic and Subantarctic
Santiago Imberti 23 January 2008 3 years ago 4.5
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