Flesh-footed Shearwater vs Streaked Shearwater
Ardenna carneipes compared with Calonectris leucomelas
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Flesh-footed Shearwater | Streaked Shearwater |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ardenna carneipes | Calonectris leucomelas |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 62.0 cm (24.4 in) | 63.8 cm (25.1 in) |
| Weight | 649.0 g (22.89 oz) | 530.5 g (18.71 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Flesh-footed Shearwater
Near Threatened
Streaked 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.
Streaked Shearwater
48 cm, wingspan 122 cm. Large shearwater; brown-streaked white head and neck; brown above, white below. Breeds Japan and islands of East Asia; migrates south to Australia and Indian Ocean. Feeds on fish and squid; forms large flocks; the most abundant shearwater in NW Pacific.