Flesh-footed Shearwater vs Soft-plumaged Petrel
Ardenna carneipes compared with Pterodroma mollis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Flesh-footed Shearwater | Soft-plumaged Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ardenna carneipes | Pterodroma mollis |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 62.0 cm (24.4 in) | 48.6 cm (19.1 in) |
| Weight | 649.0 g (22.89 oz) | 315.0 g (11.11 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Flesh-footed Shearwater
Least Concern
Soft-plumaged 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.
Soft-plumaged Petrel
32–37 cm, wingspan 83–95 cm. Grey above; white below with a distinctive dark partial breast-band and dark-streaked face. Breeds Tristan, Gough, and southern Indian Ocean islands. Ranges widely in Southern Ocean. Feeds on fish and squid; arcs steeply in strong winds.