About the Westland Petrel
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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Procellaria westlandica |
| Species Codes | wespet1, WEPE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Westland Petrel belong to?
The Westland Petrel (Procellaria westlandica) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
How can I identify the Westland Petrel?
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...
Where can I report a Westland Petrel sighting?
You can log sightings of Westland Petrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wespet1, or on iNaturalist.
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