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Kōrero: Human effects on the environment

Westland petrel

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Westland petrel

Like other burrowing petrels, the Westland petrel is vulnerable to predators such as rats, cats and mustelids (ferrets, stoats and weasels). Although the fully grown bird can defend itself, chicks and eggs are often attacked.

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Department of Conservation

Reference: 10031026

by Rod Morris

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Janet Wilmshurst, Human effects on the environment – Impact on animals, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/mi/photograph/12554/westland-petrel (accessed 25 June 2026).

He kōrero nā Janet Wilmshurst, i tāngia i te 2 March 2009.