Southern Giant Petrel vs Antarctic Petrel
Macronectes giganteus مقارنةً بـ Thalassoica antarctica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| السمة | Southern Giant Petrel | Antarctic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| الاسم العلمي | Macronectes giganteus | Thalassoica antarctica |
| الرتبة | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| الفصيلة | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| حالة الحفاظ | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| الطول | — | — |
| طول الجناح | 98,7 cm (38.9 in) | 59,2 cm (23.3 in) |
| الوزن | 4425,0 g (156.09 oz) | 658,3333333333334 g (23.22 oz) |
| النظام الغذائي | -- | -- |
| عدد البيض في الوضع | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
حالة الحفاظ
Least Concern
Southern Giant Petrel
Least Concern
Antarctic Petrel
About These Birds
Southern Giant Petrel
86–99 cm, wingspan 185–205 cm; largest procellariid. Bill massive, pale horn with greenish tip. Two morphs: brown-and-white and rare all-white. Breeds Antarctic and subantarctic islands; ranges widely in Southern Ocean. Scavenges carrion and kills penguins; dominant at seal carcasses.
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.