Great Shearwater vs Scopoli's Shearwater

Ardenna gravis مقارنةً بـ Calonectris diomedea

Side-by-Side Comparison

السمة Great Shearwater Scopoli's Shearwater
الاسم العلمي Ardenna gravis Calonectris diomedea
الرتبة Procellariiformes Procellariiformes
الفصيلة Procellariidae Procellariidae
حالة الحفاظ Least Concern Least Concern
الطول
طول الجناح 63,6 cm (25.0 in) 68,8 cm (27.1 in)
الوزن 832,5 g (29.37 oz) 707,0 g (24.94 oz)
النظام الغذائي -- --
عدد البيض في الوضع 1 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

الموائل المشتركة

بلا

Great Shearwater only

Scopoli's Shearwater only

بلا

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern

Great Shearwater

Least Concern

Scopoli's Shearwater

About These Birds

Great Shearwater

43–51 cm, wingspan 105–122 cm. Large; dark brown above with white underparts, dark cap, and distinctive scaly pattern on upperwing. Breeds Tristan da Cunha, Gough, and Falklands; migrates to North Atlantic. Feeds on fish and squid; spectacular post-breeding migration past UK coasts.

Scopoli's Shearwater

45–56 cm, wingspan 112–122 cm. Large; brown-grey above with yellow bill; white below. Breeds Mediterranean islands; migrates to Atlantic. Formerly lumped with Cory's Shearwater; distinguished by smaller size and more restricted breeding range. Feeds on fish and squid.

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