Flesh-footed Shearwater vs Kermadec Petrel
Ardenna carneipes compared with Pterodroma neglecta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Flesh-footed Shearwater | Kermadec Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ardenna carneipes | Pterodroma neglecta |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 62.0 cm (24.4 in) | 57.6 cm (22.7 in) |
| Weight | 649.0 g (22.89 oz) | 452.5 g (15.96 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Flesh-footed Shearwater
Least Concern
Kermadec 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.
Kermadec Petrel
38 cm. Polymorphic: pale morph has white underparts; dark morph is all brown-grey. Breeds Kermadec, Juan Fernandez, and Pacific islands. Ranges widely in subtropical and tropical Pacific. Feeds on fish and squid; nests in rock crevices and burrows.