Flesh-footed Shearwater vs Cape Verde Petrel
Ardenna carneipes compared with Pterodroma feae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Flesh-footed Shearwater | Cape Verde Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ardenna carneipes | Pterodroma feae |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 62.0 cm (24.4 in) | 51.0 cm (20.1 in) |
| Weight | 649.0 g (22.89 oz) | 303.0 g (10.69 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Flesh-footed Shearwater
Near Threatened
Cape Verde 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.
Cape Verde Petrel
33–37 cm. Grey-brown above with pale grey rump; white underparts with dark partial breast smudge. Breeds Cape Verde Islands; ranges across Atlantic Ocean. Closely related to Desertas and Zino's petrels; Vulnerable. Visits colonies only at night; feeds on squid and fish.