Flesh-footed Shearwater vs Westland Petrel
Ardenna carneipes compared with Procellaria westlandica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Flesh-footed Shearwater | Westland Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ardenna carneipes | Procellaria westlandica |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 62.0 cm (24.4 in) | 73.8 cm (29.1 in) |
| Weight | 649.0 g (22.89 oz) | 1111.5 g (39.21 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Flesh-footed Shearwater
Endangered
Westland 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.
Westland Petrel
51 cm. Large all-black petrel; pale yellowish bill with dark culmen. Breeds only in inland forests of Westland, South Island, New Zealand. Vulnerable; the only procellariid nesting in inland forest. Migrates to southern Pacific; feeds on squid and fish.