Shearwater Identification

[Threeps]

I wonder if any of the experienced seabird specialists have a suggestion for this ID of this shearwater that was recently reported by Rob Wheeler at the Birds NZ Taranaki indoor meeting? It was a beach wreck found here in north Taranaki.
The discussion based on printed photos was around whether it was a Little Shearwater or a Subantarctic Little Shearwater.

[Oscar Thomas]

Fluttering Shearwater Steve - but measurements are useful for beachwreck ID too

[Ian McLean]

Hello Steve
As Oscar mentions, you most likely have a fluttering shearwater.

In regard to measurements, as really good reference is the Beach Patrollers Guide to Stormcast Seabirds. I recommend printing this out in booklet form & taking it with you while beach patrolling.

https://www.birdsnz.org.nz/wp-content/u ... e-1212.pdf

Cheers
Ian McLean

[Threeps]

Thanks, Oscar and Ian.
I will report back to the finder that this is most likely a Fluttering Shearwater - and ask for some measurements for the next finding!