Petrels, Shearwaters, and Diving Petrels
Providence Petrel
Pterodroma solandri
- Family
- Petrels, Shearwaters, and Diving Petrels (Procellariidae)
- Order
- Procellariiformes
Overview
The providence petrel (Pterodroma solandri) is a large and heavy build gadfly petrel that nests in two locations in the Tasman Sea: Lord Howe Island (some 800 km from the Australian mainland) and Philip Island.
The scientific name of this species was given in honour of the Swedish botanist Daniel Solander, with Solander's petrel being an alternative common name.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to see it
Destination guides featuring this bird
Range and habitat
Breeds mostly Lord Howe Island and (few) Philip Island of Norfolk group (east of Australia); ranges to eastern Australia and northwestern Pacific off Kamchatka and Japan, eastward to Bering Sea.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Providence petrel
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
