The Westland Petral Procellaria westlandicais is a rare seabird that nests in New Zealand’s Forests. It is one of the largest petrals that nest in burrows. It has been threatened by predators introduced to New Zealand.

The Westland Petrel is a dark bird with a yellowish bill and dark legs. It has a highly restricted breeding range, currently confined to a small area of the west coast of New Zealand's South Island in an area protected in Paparoa National Park in dense forested hills.

These photos were taken on the pelagic trip out of Kaikoura, South Island NZ

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