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BIRDS OF THE OCEAN AND SEASHORE 
Notes. — Also called Mutton-bird, Pale-footed Shearwater, and Fleshy- 
footed Petrel. Usually arrives off our coasts during September or 
November. Similar in habits and economy to the other Shearwaters. 
Breeds in colonies on islands off the south coast of Western Australia, on 
Lord Howe Island, and the North Island of New Zealand. 
Nest. — In a hollow at the end of a long burrow, lined with pieces 
of weeds, grass, or feathers. 
Egg. — White. Breeding-season : November to March. 
26. Silver-grey Petrel Priocella antarctica Stephens 
Pri-o-ceU'-a — compound of prion , a saw, and procella, storm: antarctica — 
of the Antarctic. 
Distribution. — Southern oceans, from Antarctica north to St Helena, 
New Zealand, and Peru; accidental to Victoria and Tasmania. 
N otes. — There are only a few records of the occurrence of this 
species in Australian seas, and little has been publishd concerning its 
habits. Breeds on Cape Hunter (Stillwell Island, Antarctica). 
Nest. — On ledges of cliffs. 
Egg. — White. Breeding-season : November and December. 
27. Grey Petrel Procellaria cinerea Gmelin 
Pro-cell-ar-i-a — L., procella, storm; Gk, laros, sea-bird: cin-er-e-a — L., 
cinereus, ashen. 
Distribution . — Southern oceans from about latitude 55° S. to about 
30° S. and on the western coast of South America to Peru; not uncommon 
off the coasts of southern Australia, Tasmania, and New Zealand. 
Notes . — Also called Brown Petrel. Gould collected specimens of this 
Petrel between Hobart and Sydney. Practically nothing has been recorded 
of its habits and economy. Breeds on Gough, Kerguelen, Macquarie, and 
Antipodes Islands. 
Nest . — In a large chamber at the end of a burrow. 
Egg. — White. Breeding-season: November to April; October to 
December (Macquarie Island). 
28. Giant Petrel Macronectes giganteus Gmelin 
Mac-ro-nec-tes — Gk, macros, large; Gk, nectes, swimmer: gi’-gan-te-us 
— L., giganteus, giant. 
Distribtition . — Southern oceans, from the Antarctic Continent to the 
tropic of Capricorn, ranging farther north to the western coast of South 
America. 
Notes. — Also called Giant Fulmar, Mother Carey’s Goose, Nelly, 
Stinker, and Glutton. This species is fairly common in the seas of 
southern Australia; it may be distinguished from the dark Albatrosses by 
its stouter form, shorter wings, and large pale bill. Its flight is not so 
graceful and buoyant as that of an Albatross, being more laboured and 
