Flesh-footed Shearwater vs Cape Verde Shearwater
Ardenna carneipes compared with Calonectris edwardsii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Flesh-footed Shearwater | Cape Verde Shearwater |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ardenna carneipes | Calonectris edwardsii |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 62.0 cm (24.4 in) | 61.8 cm (24.3 in) |
| Weight | 649.0 g (22.89 oz) | 470.0 g (16.58 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Flesh-footed Shearwater
Near Threatened
Cape Verde 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.
Cape Verde Shearwater
43–47 cm. Smaller than Cory's Shearwater; grey-brown above, white below with yellow bill. Breeds Cape Verde Islands. Migrates south through east Atlantic to south Atlantic and Indian Ocean. Near Threatened; threatened by introduced cats and rats; feeds on fish and squid.