Flesh-footed Shearwater vs Providence Petrel
Ardenna carneipes compared with Pterodroma solandri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Flesh-footed Shearwater | Providence Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ardenna carneipes | Pterodroma solandri |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 62.0 cm (24.4 in) | 59.8 cm (23.5 in) |
| Weight | 649.0 g (22.89 oz) | 480.3333333333333 g (16.94 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Flesh-footed Shearwater
Least Concern
Providence 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.
Providence Petrel
40 cm, wingspan 96–100 cm. Dark brown overall with pale forehead; underwing shows white flash at base of primaries. Breeds Lord Howe Island; migrates to North Pacific after breeding. Feeds on squid and fish; populations recovering after predator control on Lord Howe.