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Mullon bird large brown.
Puffinus pacificus (Gmelin) P36N4
Range.- Forms of this species breed in both northern and southern hemispheres. The Australasian race chlororhynchus might occur in the neighborhood of the Loyalties.
Description.- A shearwater with a long wedged-shaped tail. The plumage may be entirely blackish or the bird may be white below.
Migration.- Little is known about seasonal movements.
Food.- ?
Habitat.- Offshore
Collecting.- A few specimens to establish subspecific identification will be sufficient.