At a Glance

Nesting only on islands around New Zealand, this species wanders widely in the Pacific. A few reach Alaska's offshore waters in summer, and there are records far off the coast south to California, mostly in winter.
Category
Gull-like Birds, Shearwaters and Petrels
Conservation
Near Threatened
Habitat
Open Ocean
Region
Alaska and The North, California
Behavior
Flap/Glide
Population
780.000

Range & Identification

Description

14" (36 cm). Long-winged and fast-flying. Mostly pale gray above, with darker gray M" pattern across wings. Underparts mostly white, with large gray patch across belly. Underside of wings bright white with bold black bar.
Size
About the size of a Crow
Color
Black, Gray, White
Wing Shape
Long, Pointed, Tapered
Tail Shape
Pointed, Rounded, Wedge-shaped

Songs and Calls

Usually silent at sea.
Call Pattern
Flat
Call Type
Raucous, Scream

Climate Vulnerability

Conservation Status