![]() ![]() ![]() Rare at-sea sightings off the Kermadec Islands are normally of single birds. More than 1,000 pairs may nest at the Lord Howe group but the species is extinct on the main island. Up to 700 have been estimated to nest on Macauley and Curtis Islands in the Kermadec group, with the stronghold being Curtis Island where 23 adults were caught in 1989. The white-bellied storm petrel is rare in New Zealand. The local subspecies of white-bellied storm petrel has a mainly tropical distribution and ranges or migrates as far as the Coral Sea and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, but some remain close to the breeding colonies throughout most of the year. Records reported as white-bellied storm petrels include: 2 off Farewell Spit (November 1969), off the Poor Knights Islands (December 1969), Waikawa Beach (July 1975), Ninety Mile Beach (April 1978), Piha Beach (May 1985), Hauraki Gulf (January 1991) only the 1978 record is undoubtedly this species. ![]() There are six claimed records from further south, but most of the sight records may have been of New Zealand storm petrels, which were not considered as a possibility before their rediscovery in 2003. It is a pelagic seabird so spends most of its life at sea and, in New Zealand waters, is usually seen only near the Kermadec Islands. Within the New Zealand region and Tasman Sea, the white-bellied storm petrel breeds only at the Lord Howe and Kermadec Islands. New Zealand storm petrels have irregular black streaking on the underside. Black-bellied storm petrels usually have a black stripe or mark along their central belly. Wilson’s storm petrels are smaller, always have a dark underside and have yellow webs. Similar species: white-bellied storm petrels can be confused with other black-and-white storm petrels, but all these have relatively longer legs, with feet that usually project beyond the tail in flight. Voice: white-bellied storm petrels are generally silent but birds at nest sites give soft high-pitched twittering calls, such as pee-pee-pee-pee repeated up to 20 times. Birds of all ages and sexes have similar plumage. The beak, legs and feet (including webs and claws) are black and the claws are distinctly flattened. At Lord Howe, some birds are almost entirely dark. Ventrally the feathers are largely white but the plumage can be variable, so that the rump and underside may have considerable numbers of darker feathers (observed on Curtis Island, Kermadec Islands). Dorsally the plumage is mainly blackish but birds in fresh plumage have distinctive white tips to their dorsal feathers. The white-bellied storm petrel is a small black-and-white storm petrel with a black ‘hood’ and a white rump. The specific name is derived from the Latin grallae meaning stilts, which is presumed to refer to the birds’ long legs. The species has a few widely dispersed breeding sites in the South Pacific, South Atlantic and South Indian Oceans and was only discovered nesting in the New Zealand region in 1966. ![]() If you don’t see a personalisation section, you can always message the seller with your request too.The white-bellied storm petrel is a small, uncommon, little-studied seabird that nests only on remote islands. Some sellers on Etsy also offer personalized, made-to-order items in case you’ve found something you love but want to make it even more uniquely yours. Not ready to check-out just yet? Simply ‘favourite’ your picks with the heart button to access easily at a later time! Shipping policies may vary, but some of our sellers may offer free shipping when you purchase from them. From the latest trends to all-time classics, you’ll find a number of choices when exploring the offering by our seller community. You can find more details in the description section on the right side of every listing page, including the delivery and return policies, to help you make an informed decision during your shopping experience. Use the filter to refine the search results as per your requirements and lock down on the item that fits the bill. There may be different types of white tailed kite sold by sellers on Etsy, and you’ll be sure to find something that fits your needs and aesthetic perfectly. Our global marketplace is a vibrant community of real people, ranging from makers and independent designers to creative entrepreneurs, connecting over special goods so you can browse the latest white tailed kite listings by Etsy sellers from, not just all corners of India, but also around the world. Looking to shop white tailed kite? You’ve come to the right place! On Etsy, you can find a wide range of white tailed kite online in India, from one-of-a-kind handcrafted options to vintage treasures ready to be loved again. ![]()
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