Flesh-footed Shearwater vs Bulwer's Petrel
Ardenna carneipes compared with Bulweria bulwerii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Flesh-footed Shearwater | Bulwer's Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ardenna carneipes | Bulweria bulwerii |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 62.0 cm (24.4 in) | 40.6 cm (16.0 in) |
| Weight | 649.0 g (22.89 oz) | 103.16666666666667 g (3.64 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Flesh-footed Shearwater
Least Concern
Bulwer's Petrel
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.
Bulwer's Petrel
26–28 cm, wingspan 68–73 cm. All-dark chocolate-brown with long wedge-shaped tail; pale diagonal wing-bar. Breeds subtropical Atlantic and Pacific islands; migrates to tropical oceans. Buoyant, weaving flight close to water. Feeds on squid and fish at night.