Flesh-footed Shearwater vs Black-winged Petrel
Ardenna carneipes compared with Pterodroma nigripennis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Flesh-footed Shearwater | Black-winged Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ardenna carneipes | Pterodroma nigripennis |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 62.0 cm (24.4 in) | 44.3 cm (17.4 in) |
| Weight | 649.0 g (22.89 oz) | 179.5 g (6.33 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Flesh-footed Shearwater
Least Concern
Black-winged 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.
Black-winged Petrel
30 cm. Small gadfly petrel; pale grey above with dark M-mark; white below with dark carpal patch and partial collar. Breeds Lord Howe, Kermadec, and central Pacific islands. Migrates to North Pacific; feeds on small squid and fish.