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Ray Wilson
Bird & Wildlife Photography |
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Westland Petrel
(Procellaria westlandica)
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| The black (or dark grey in the case of the bird above) bill tip distinguishes Westland Petrel from the very similar White-chinned Petrel. |
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| Westland petrel breeds only on the west coast of New Zealand's South Island during the winter months, and has an estimated population of about 20,000 birds. |
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Kaikoura, New Zealand - November 2005
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