Photo of Animalia: Collared Petrel (species: Pterodroma brevipes)

© Tony Morris

011031-IMG_3004 Gould's/Collared Petrel (Pterodroma leucoptera/Pterodroma brevipes)

Separation of these two species or sub-species is difficult. Split by most Authorities (IOC and Clements) but Magnificent usually lumped with Collared (Pterodroma brevipes magnificens). Some birds resembling this form were seen.

Photo taken on 3 Apr 2012