GREAT-WINGED PETREL

Photographed on Port Fairy pelagic, August 2016

800            GREAT-WINGED PETREL           Pterodroma macroptera

Australia             (644)

With other birds it is also referred to as Muttonbird, also by NZ name oi. Recently split from Grey-faced Petrel. 42-45 cm. Breeds in southern hemisphere between 30 and 50 degrees south, including coast of southern Aust.

GREY-FACED PETREL

Photographed on pelagic trip out of Wollongong.

285        GREY-FACED PETREL                 Pterodroma gouldi 

Australia            (255)

Also known as Great-Winged Petrel until recent split (2016). 38-43 cm, wingspan c.1 m. Found around southern coastline from Bribane to Geraldton.