Flesh-footed Shearwater vs Black Petrel
Ardenna carneipes compared with Procellaria parkinsoni
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Flesh-footed Shearwater | Black Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ardenna carneipes | Procellaria parkinsoni |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 62.0 cm (24.4 in) | 72.6 cm (28.6 in) |
| Weight | 649.0 g (22.89 oz) | 737.8333333333334 g (26.03 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Flesh-footed Shearwater
Vulnerable
Black 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.
Black Petrel
46 cm. All-black petrel with pale yellowish bill with dark culmen ridge. Breeds only Great and Little Barrier islands off New Zealand. Vulnerable; migrates to eastern Pacific after breeding. Threatened by introduced predators; feeds on squid and fish.