Flesh-footed Shearwater vs Magenta Petrel
Ardenna carneipes compared with Pterodroma magentae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Flesh-footed Shearwater | Magenta Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ardenna carneipes | Pterodroma magentae |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 62.0 cm (24.4 in) | 61.2 cm (24.1 in) |
| Weight | 649.0 g (22.89 oz) | 487.5 g (17.20 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Flesh-footed Shearwater
Critically Endangered
Magenta 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.
Magenta Petrel
38–42 cm. Large dark-rumped petrel; brown above with pale forehead and whitish underparts. Critically Endangered; rediscovered in 1978 on Chatham Islands. Fewer than 150 known pairs; threatened by introduced predators and road lighting. Feeds on squid and fish at sea.