About the Black Petrel
The black petrel, also called Parkinson's petrel, is a medium-sized, black-plumaged petrel, the smallest of the Procellaria. The species is an endemic breeder of New Zealand, breeding only on Great Barrier Island and Little Barrier Island, off the North Island. At sea it disperses as far as Australia and Ecuador.
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The plumage of the black petrel is all black, as are its legs and bill except for pale sections on the bill. It is a medium-sized petrel: males average about 720 g (25 oz), females around 680 g (24 oz). It has an overall length of 46 cm (18 in) and a wingspan averaging 115 cm (45 in).
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Where the Black Petrel lives
When to see the Black Petrel
Peak activity in March · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Grey PetrelProcellaria cinereaThe grey petrel is a large grey, white, and brown petrel.
Spectacled PetrelProcellaria conspicillataThe spectacled petrel is a large, approximately 55 cm (22 in) in length, predominately black petrel.
Westland PetrelProcellaria westlandicaThe adult Westland petrel is a stocky bird, weighing around 1,100 grams (39 oz).
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