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Common Diving-Petrel

Common Diving-Petrel (Image ID 30722)
Photographed byIan Wilson on Wed 1st Jan, 2014 and uploaded on Mon 28th May, 2018 .
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ID30722
CommentCommon Diving-Petrel
Scientific Name = Pelecanoides urinatrix
Wingspan = 33 - 40cm
Conservation status (BWL) = Least Concern

This species was misidentified as Subantarctic Shearwater x1, Hutton’s Shearwater x1

The Common Diving-petrel is distinguishable from the Subantarctic Shearwater by the head shape. The Common Diving-Petrel appears to have a more streamlined head than the Subantarctic Shearwater.

The Common Diving-Petrel is distinguishable from the Hutton’s Shearwater by plumage colour and the bill. The Common Diving-Petrel has grey plumage and a short, thickset bill. The Hutton’s Shearwater has brown plumage and a long, thin bill.

Some other identifying features are:

- Bright blue feet
- Glossy black plumage, turns slightly brown with wear
- Greyish underwing
LocationSnares Island, NZ sub-Antarctic, Unknown
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