Flesh-footed Shearwater vs Audubon's Shearwater
Ardenna carneipes compared with Puffinus lherminieri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Flesh-footed Shearwater | Audubon's Shearwater |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ardenna carneipes | Puffinus lherminieri |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 62.0 cm (24.4 in) | 37.1 cm (14.6 in) |
| Weight | 649.0 g (22.89 oz) | 209.0 g (7.37 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Flesh-footed Shearwater
Least Concern
Audubon'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.
Audubon's Shearwater
27–33 cm. Small; dark brown above; white below with clean-cut pattern. Breeds Caribbean, tropical Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Ocean islands. Wide geographic range with multiple subspecies. Feeds on fish; breeds in burrows on oceanic islands; Near Threatened.