Westland Petrel
Procellaria westlandica
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<birdfyi-bird slug="procellaria-westlandica"></birdfyi-bird>The Westland Petrel (Procellaria westlandica) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 73.8 cm and a weight of 1.1 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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51 cm. Large all-black petrel; pale yellowish bill with dark culmen. Breeds only in inland forests of Westland, South Island, New Zealand. Vulnerable; the only procellariid nesting in inland forest. Migrates to southern Pacific; feeds on squid and fish.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 73.8 cm | 29.1 in |
| Weight | 1111.5 g | 39.21 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 57-65 days. Fledging: 120-140 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Procellaria |
| Species | Procellaria westlandica |
Distribution
Westland Petrel has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family