Summary ²

The Westland Petrel (Procellaria westlandica), also known as the Westland Black Petrel or tāiko, is a rare seabird that nests in New Zealand's forests. It is one of the largest petrels that nest in burrows, and is threatened by species introduced to New Zealand.

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1. (c) Tom Tarrant, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), http://www.flickr.com/photos/aviceda/6846004526/
2. (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Procellaria_westlandica

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