Threats to Westland petrel/tāiko
Westland black petrel pair, one inside
and the other outside the burrow
Threats to the Westland petrel include predators, power lines, and exposed lighting near their flight paths. Human activities such as mining, forestry, and agriculture have also severely reduced available habitat for petrels.
Contacts
Phone 0800 DOC HOTline (0800 362 468) 24 hour emergency number to report:
Sick or injured wildlife
Whale or dolphin strandings