About the Spectacled Petrel
The spectacled petrel is a rare seabird that nests only on the high western plateau of Inaccessible Island in the South Atlantic Tristan da Cunha group. It is one of the largest petrels that nests in burrows. This species was formerly considered to be a subspecies of the white-chinned petrel.
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The spectacled petrel is a large, approximately 55 cm (22 in) in length, predominately black petrel. It does have white bands around its eyes, and its bill is yellow. Their lifespan averages 26.4 years.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Costa Rica, Réunion.
When to see it
Peak activity in April · a passage migrant species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Grey PetrelProcellaria cinereaThe grey petrel is a large grey, white, and brown petrel.
Black PetrelProcellaria parkinsoniThe plumage of the black petrel is all black, as are its legs and bill except for pale sections on the bill.
Westland PetrelProcellaria westlandicaThe adult Westland petrel is a stocky bird, weighing around 1,100 grams (39 oz).
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