 |
| Photographed on the Port Fairy Pelagic trip, December 2015 |
Australia (576)
The smallest of the prions, 23-28 cm; wingspan c. 56 cm. Breeds in coastal NZ and many islands; also s. Indian and s. Atlantic Oceans. Breeds islands around Tasmania; in Bass Strait off Wilson's Prom., w. to Lady Julia Percy Island and Lawrence Rocks (w. Vic). Common offshore se Aust. w. to Eyre Pen. (SA) and n. to c. Q. where less common,; rarest in s. WA. Present through Bass Strait and Tas. most months, with a winter peak. Gales drive many ashore.
 |
| Photographed on Kiama Pelagic, June 2016 |
No comments:
Post a Comment