Flesh-footed Shearwater vs Bannerman's Shearwater
Ardenna carneipes compared with Puffinus bannermani
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Flesh-footed Shearwater | Bannerman's Shearwater |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ardenna carneipes | Puffinus bannermani |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 62.0 cm (24.4 in) | 41.6 cm (16.4 in) |
| Weight | 649.0 g (22.89 oz) | 192.8 g (6.80 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Flesh-footed Shearwater
Endangered
Bannerman's 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.
Bannerman's Shearwater
30 cm. Dark above; white below with dark vent and undertail. Breeds Bonin (Ogasawara) Islands and Volcano Islands, Japan. Endangered; very small population threatened by rats. Closely related to Newell's Shearwater; ranges in north Pacific.