Flesh-footed Shearwater vs Barau's Petrel
Ardenna carneipes compared with Pterodroma baraui
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Flesh-footed Shearwater | Barau's Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ardenna carneipes | Pterodroma baraui |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 62.0 cm (24.4 in) | 53.8 cm (21.2 in) |
| Weight | 649.0 g (22.89 oz) | 416.5 g (14.69 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Flesh-footed Shearwater
Endangered
Barau's 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.
Barau's Petrel
38 cm, wingspan 96 cm. Dark above with white forehead; white below with dark carpal bar and partial collar. Breeds only on Réunion; Endangered with around 4,000 pairs. Threatened by light attraction of fledglings; conservation lighting campaigns reduce strandings. Migrates to Indian Ocean.