Flesh-footed Shearwater vs Little Shearwater
Ardenna carneipes compared with Puffinus assimilis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Flesh-footed Shearwater | Little Shearwater |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ardenna carneipes | Puffinus assimilis |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 62.0 cm (24.4 in) | 36.0 cm (14.2 in) |
| Weight | 649.0 g (22.89 oz) | 198.0 g (6.98 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Flesh-footed Shearwater only
None
Little Shearwater only
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Flesh-footed Shearwater
Least Concern
Little Shearwater
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.
Little Shearwater
25–30 cm. Small shearwater; dark above with white underparts and extensive white on face and sides of neck. Breeds Canary Islands, Madeira, and southern hemisphere islands; ranges in adjacent oceans. Feeds on small fish and squid; fast fluttering flight close to water.