New Zealand Storm-petrel vs Wilson's Storm-petrel

Fregetta maoriana مقارنةً بـ Oceanites oceanicus

Side-by-Side Comparison

السمة New Zealand Storm-petrel Wilson's Storm-petrel
الاسم العلمي Fregetta maoriana Oceanites oceanicus
الرتبة Procellariiformes Procellariiformes
الفصيلة Oceanitidae Oceanitidae
حالة الحفاظ Critically Endangered Least Concern
الطول
طول الجناح 28,2 cm (11.1 in) 29,4 cm (11.6 in)
الوزن 34,75 g (1.23 oz) 37,5 g (1.32 oz)
النظام الغذائي -- --
عدد البيض في الوضع 1 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

الموائل المشتركة

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New Zealand Storm-petrel only

Wilson's Storm-petrel only

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حالة الحفاظ

Critically Endangered

New Zealand Storm-petrel

Least Concern

Wilson's Storm-petrel

About These Birds

New Zealand Storm-petrel

New Zealand Storm-petrel, 16–18 cm, was thought extinct for over 150 years until rediscovered in 2003 off the Hauraki Gulf. Breeding colony finally found in 2013 on Little Barrier Island. Dark above, white below with black stripe through belly. Endangered. Planktivore in New Zealand coastal and pelagic waters.

Wilson's Storm-petrel

Wilson's Storm-petrel, 15–19 cm, wingspan 38–42 cm, may be the world's most abundant bird with billions breeding on Antarctic and sub-Antarctic islands. Dark brown with white rump, yellow-webbed feet dangling below body while 'walking' on water surface. Planktivore; skims copepods and krill. Circumglobal migrant.

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