Flesh-footed Shearwater vs Murphy's Petrel
Ardenna carneipes compared with Pterodroma ultima
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Flesh-footed Shearwater | Murphy's Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ardenna carneipes | Pterodroma ultima |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 62.0 cm (24.4 in) | 52.0 cm (20.5 in) |
| Weight | 649.0 g (22.89 oz) | 380.0 g (13.40 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Flesh-footed Shearwater
Least Concern
Murphy's 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.
Murphy's Petrel
39–41 cm. Dark grey-brown above; variable pale grey below with dusky underwing. Breeds widely across central Pacific (Pitcairn, Austral, Henderson islands). Migrates to North Pacific in non-breeding season. Feeds on squid and fish; nocturnal at breeding colonies; Near Threatened.