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Powerful, stocky, two-toned petrel, all dark apart from the white breast and belly.
Not listed
At a glance
FamilyShearwaters and Petrels
SizeMedium
RarityRare
HabitatCoastlines, harbours, offshore waters, estuaries, headlands, beaches, and large inland water when conditions suit.
Best timeMost reliable in Victoria from February.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Chris Taylor
Range map
Range map
5visible hotspots
6visible records
0states
SparseModerateDense hotspot
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
Often flaps its wings at the top of glides. Highly pelagic away from breeding grounds on remote Gough Island.
Behavior
Note the mostly dark wings, with a slightly paler ‘hand’ on the underwing.
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