Mottled Petrel
Mottled Petrel
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The Mottled Petrel is a medium-sized gadfly petrel with a distinctive dark 'M' pattern on its upperwing, found in the North Pacific Ocean. It is a powerful migratory species.
Where to spot
Breeds on islands off New Zealand and the Chatham Islands. Undertakes a trans-equatorial migration to the North Pacific, foraging extensively from California to Alaska.
How to spot
Look for its dark grey upperparts, white underparts, and the prominent dark 'M' or 'W' pattern across its upperwing. Its flight is swift and dynamic with high arcs. Best observed on pelagic trips off New Zealand (winter) or western North America (summer).
When to spot
Breeding occurs during the austral summer (October-May). Most commonly observed in the North Pacific from May to September, and in New Zealand waters during the austral winter.
Where to spot
Breeds on islands off New Zealand and the Chatham Islands. Undertakes a trans-equatorial migration to the North Pacific, foraging extensively from California to Alaska.
How to spot
Look for its dark grey upperparts, white underparts, and the prominent dark 'M' or 'W' pattern across its upperwing. Its flight is swift and dynamic with high arcs. Best observed on pelagic trips off New Zealand (winter) or western North America (summer).
When to spot
Breeding occurs during the austral summer (October-May). Most commonly observed in the North Pacific from May to September, and in New Zealand waters during the austral winter.
Credits:
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Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species undertakes one of the longest migratory journeys of any petrel, breeding in the New Zealand region and migrating to the North Pacific to forage during the non-breeding season.
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