Westland Petrel
Procellaria westlandica ‡
Eaglehawk Neck Pelagic Trip IMG_5181 20210605
Notes: Stocky-looking large petrel. Entirely dark blackish-brown,
w. black legs & toes.
The bill is pale yellow w. a dark tip. Often found
with much commoner, very similar
White-chinned Petrel which has a pale bill tip & white on chin. Breeds in New
Zealand
& ranges across the temperate South Pacific all year.
Range from Morcombe & Stewart©(modified)
