Flesh-footed Shearwater vs Pink-footed Shearwater
Ardenna carneipes compared with Ardenna creatopus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Flesh-footed Shearwater | Pink-footed Shearwater |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ardenna carneipes | Ardenna creatopus |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 62.0 cm (24.4 in) | 64.8 cm (25.5 in) |
| Weight | 649.0 g (22.89 oz) | 718.0 g (25.33 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Flesh-footed Shearwater
Vulnerable
Pink-footed Shearwater
About These Birds
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.
Pink-footed Shearwater
48 cm, wingspan 109 cm. Large shearwater; brown above, white below with pink feet; dusky underwing border. Breeds Juan Fernandez and Mocha islands, Chile; migrates to North Pacific. Vulnerable; threatened by introduced predators and longline bycatch. Feeds on fish and squid.