(Procellaria westlandica)
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.