Buller's Shearwater vs Flesh-footed Shearwater
Ardenna bulleri compared with Ardenna carneipes
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Buller's Shearwater | Flesh-footed Shearwater |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ardenna bulleri | Ardenna carneipes |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 55.2 cm (21.7 in) | 62.0 cm (24.4 in) |
| Weight | 388.5 g (13.70 oz) | 649.0 g (22.89 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Buller's Shearwater only
Flesh-footed Shearwater only
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Buller's Shearwater
Near Threatened
Flesh-footed Shearwater
About These Birds
Buller's Shearwater
46–47 cm, wingspan 96–99 cm. Distinctive; dark above with grey-white M-mark on upperwing; white below with grey cap. Breeds only Snares and Poor Knights Islands, New Zealand. Migrates to North Pacific. Near Threatened; feeds on fish and squid; gregarious at sea.
Flesh-footed Shearwater
41–45 cm, wingspan 99–107 cm. All-dark sooty-brown with pale flesh-coloured feet and yellowish bill base. Breeds southern Indian Ocean islands and SW Australia; ranges to North Pacific. Near Threatened; bycatch concern. Feeds on fish and squid; follows fishing vessels.