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A medium-sized petrel with a distinctive dark patch on the belly.
Not listed
At a glance
FamilyShearwaters and Petrels
SizeMedium
RarityUncommon
HabitatCoastlines, harbours, offshore waters, estuaries, headlands, beaches, and large inland water when conditions suit.
Best timeMost reliable in Tasmania from November to December.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Johannes Fischer
Range map
Range map
59visible hotspots
119visible records
5states
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
Slightly larger and heavier-bodied than Black-winged, Bonin, and Cook’s Petrels.
Behavior
Regularly seen offshore from boats and sometimes from shore.
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