BirdUp · Species
Westland Petrel
Procellaria westlandicaFalla, 1946
Updated
- Order
- PROCELLARIIFORMES
- Family
- Procellariidae
- Genus
- Procellaria
At a glance
The Westland Petrel is a large bird, about 50–55 cm long, native to Australia. It is best seen in summer.
- Size
- 50–55 cm
- Origin
- Native
- Best seen
- Summer
- Commonness
- Very common
01 · Identification
How to tell it apart
What does a Westland Petrel look like?
The Westland Petrel is a large bird, about 50–55 cm long and weighing 1110–1290 g.
The Westland petrel (Procellaria westlandica),, also known as the Westland black petrel, is a moderately large seabird in the petrel family Procellariidae, that is endemic to New Zealand. Described by Robert Falla in 1946, it is a stocky bird weighing approximately 1,100 grams (39 oz), and is one of the largest of the burrowing petrels. It is a dark blackish-brown colour with black legs and feet. It has a pale yellow bill with a dark tip.
Description · wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
03 · When
When to look
When can you see a Westland Petrel?
The Westland Petrel is recorded across its Australian range mainly in January, February, June, September and December.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
05 · Behaviour
Habits and haunts
What does a Westland Petrel eat?
The Westland Petrel feeds on fish/invertebrates, usually foraging in flocks or alone.
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