Wednesday, October 29, 2014

SOLANDER'S PETREL


284         SOLANDER'S PETREL               Pterodroma solandri

Australia             (284)

Also known as Big Hill Muttonbird, Brown-headed Petrel, Providence Petrel. 40 cm, span c. 1 m. Breeds only on Lord Howe Island, formerly NorfolkIsland. Was eaten on Norfolk by convicts. Found off shore from Brisbane south


















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