Cape Petrel vs Antarctic Petrel
Daption capense مقارنةً بـ Thalassoica antarctica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| السمة | Cape Petrel | Antarctic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| الاسم العلمي | Daption capense | Thalassoica antarctica |
| الرتبة | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| الفصيلة | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| حالة الحفاظ | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| الطول | — | — |
| طول الجناح | 50,0 cm (19.7 in) | 59,2 cm (23.3 in) |
| الوزن | 444,6666666666667 g (15.69 oz) | 658,3333333333334 g (23.22 oz) |
| النظام الغذائي | -- | -- |
| عدد البيض في الوضع | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
حالة الحفاظ
Least Concern
Cape Petrel
Least Concern
Antarctic Petrel
About These Birds
Cape Petrel
38–40 cm, wingspan 81–91 cm. Unmistakable chequered black-and-white plumage with two white wing patches. Abundant in the Southern Ocean; breeds on Antarctic and subantarctic cliff ledges. Follows ships avidly; feeds on krill, fish, and offal. One of the most commonly seen Antarctic seabirds.
Antarctic Petrel
40–46 cm, wingspan 100–110 cm. Striking chocolate-brown and white pattern; only member of its genus. Breeds solely in Antarctica on cliff ledges; among the most southerly-nesting birds. Feeds on fish and krill beneath pack ice. Returns to colonies in October; one of the most abundant Antarctic seabirds.