Flesh-footed Shearwater vs Black-vented Shearwater
Ardenna carneipes compared with Puffinus opisthomelas
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Flesh-footed Shearwater | Black-vented Shearwater |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ardenna carneipes | Puffinus opisthomelas |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 62.0 cm (24.4 in) | 46.6 cm (18.3 in) |
| Weight | 649.0 g (22.89 oz) | 420.5833333333333 g (14.84 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Flesh-footed Shearwater only
Black-vented Shearwater only
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Flesh-footed Shearwater
Near Threatened
Black-vented 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.
Black-vented Shearwater
30–38 cm. Dark above with blackish undertail and vent; white below. Breeds islands off Baja California; ranges offshore in eastern Pacific to Peru. Near Threatened; affected by introduced predators on breeding islands. Feeds on fish; often seen from Baja California shore.