Story: Human effects on the environment
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
Photograph by Rod Morris
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