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Westland petrel

(Procellaria westlandica)

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Description

The Westland petrel (Procellaria westlandica),is also known as the Westland black petrel or tāiko.The Westland petrel is a dark black bird with an ivory white bill and dark legs.It is a large member of the petrel and shearwater family.The Westland petrel has a weight ranging from 800g – 1600g and has a body length of 50 cm – 55 cm.It is a large member of the petrel and shearwater family.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Aves
Order:Procellariiformes
Family:Procellariidae
Genus:Procellaria
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