Flesh-footed Shearwater vs Henderson Petrel
Ardenna carneipes compared with Pterodroma atrata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Flesh-footed Shearwater | Henderson Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ardenna carneipes | Pterodroma atrata |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 62.0 cm (24.4 in) | 59.0 cm (23.2 in) |
| Weight | 649.0 g (22.89 oz) | 320.0 g (11.29 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Flesh-footed Shearwater
Endangered
Henderson 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.
Henderson Petrel
36–38 cm. All-dark gadfly petrel; sooty-brown with slightly paler primary patch below. Breeds Henderson Island (Pitcairn Islands). Endangered; population estimated at 5,000–10,000 pairs but vulnerable to introduced rats. Ranges in South Pacific; feeds at night on squid.