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The New Caledonian petrel

Notornis, 28 (3), 149-160

M.J. Imber; J.A.F. Jenkins (1981)

Article Type: Paper

When Pterodroma leucoptera was first recorded from New Zealand in 1942, the 10 beach-cast specimens were recognised as being distinct from Gould’s petrel (P. I. leucoptera), mainly because of their larger average dimensions. Their origin was unknown. Since then 10 more have been reported. Between 1971 and 1979, during studies of petrels in New Caledonia, R. de Naurois discovered populations of a form of Gould’s petrel breeding in the mountains and gave them the name P. I. caledonica, with a brief description. A New Caledonian specimen is identical with extant New Zealand specimens. Distinguishing features of the two subspecies are discussed: definite separation probably can be made in the hand only. Recent sightings of this species in the Tasman Sea are reported. Previous reports attributable to New Caledonian petrels are assembled: these show it to be an east-west migrant like several other petrels of this region. Gould’s petrel should be replaced by New Caledonian petrel in the New Zealand checklist.

Wekas swimming

Notornis, 28 (1), 28

A. Wright (1981)

Article Type: Short Note

Reischek’s 1890 paper on ‘The kakapo (Strigops habroptilus) in the wild and in captivity’

Notornis, 28 (4), 263-280

K.E. Westerskov (1981)

Article Type: Paper

During his stay in New Zealand, 1877-1889, the Austrian naturalist Andreas Reischek studied, collected and kept in captivity kakapo (Strigops habroptilus). In addition to mention of kakapo in papers in English, Reischek after his return to Austria in 1890 published a paper on the species in German, consolidating his experience and presenting new facts. A close and full translation of the paper is presented, together with notes and comments. The main sections discuss: unsociability, irregular breeding years, nesting, feeding behaviour, an alpine variety, winter ecology, parasites, plumage, trapping, offer of trapping kakapo for Little Barrier, kakapo in captivity.
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