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This is a list of the Families, Species and Sub-species belonging to the Procellariiformes Order. However, there is scientific disagreement regarding this order, in particular, the Procellariidae family. BirdLife International has subscribed to the newer way of thinking, whereas, James Clements in his The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World is still waiting. This list shows both the new and old versions.

Albatrosses

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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

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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

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Order: Procellariiformes. Family: Hydrobatidae

The storm-petrels are the smallest of 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

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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.