Flesh-footed Shearwater vs Juan Fernandez Petrel
Ardenna carneipes compared with Pterodroma externa
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Flesh-footed Shearwater | Juan Fernandez Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ardenna carneipes | Pterodroma externa |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 62.0 cm (24.4 in) | 58.3 cm (23.0 in) |
| Weight | 649.0 g (22.89 oz) | 432.5 g (15.26 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Flesh-footed Shearwater
Vulnerable
Juan Fernandez 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.
Juan Fernandez Petrel
43 cm, wingspan 97 cm. Large; dark grey-brown above with white nape and underparts; dark carpal bar and partial collar. Breeds Juan Fernandez Islands (Chile); ranges across subtropical Pacific. Vulnerable due to small breeding range; feeds on fish and squid.