Flesh-footed Shearwater vs Tahiti Petrel
Ardenna carneipes compared with Pseudobulweria rostrata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Flesh-footed Shearwater | Tahiti Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ardenna carneipes | Pseudobulweria rostrata |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 62.0 cm (24.4 in) | 56.5 cm (22.2 in) |
| Weight | 649.0 g (22.89 oz) | 410.5 g (14.48 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Flesh-footed Shearwater
Near Threatened
Tahiti 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.
Tahiti Petrel
38–40 cm. Large, compact petrel; dark brown above with slightly paler head; whitish belly contrasting with dark breast. Breeds French Polynesia and New Caledonia; ranges in tropical Pacific. Feeds on squid and fish; Near Threatened; populations affected by introduced predators.