Flesh-footed Shearwater vs Barolo Shearwater
Ardenna carneipes compared with Puffinus baroli
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Flesh-footed Shearwater | Barolo Shearwater |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ardenna carneipes | Puffinus baroli |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 62.0 cm (24.4 in) | — |
| Weight | 649.0 g (22.89 oz) | 164.5 g (5.80 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Flesh-footed Shearwater
Not Evaluated
Barolo 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.
Barolo Shearwater
25–28 cm. Small; dark above, white below with white cheeks. Breeds Macaronesian islands (Canaries, Azores). Ranges in North Atlantic. Near Threatened; threatened by introduced predators and light pollution. Formerly lumped with Little Shearwater; fast direct flight.