Flesh-footed Shearwater vs Persian Shearwater
Ardenna carneipes compared with Puffinus persicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Flesh-footed Shearwater | Persian Shearwater |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ardenna carneipes | Puffinus persicus |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 62.0 cm (24.4 in) | 39.2 cm (15.4 in) |
| Weight | 649.0 g (22.89 oz) | 194.0 g (6.84 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Flesh-footed Shearwater
Least Concern
Persian 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.
Persian Shearwater
30–32 cm. Dark brown above; white below with dark smudging on flanks and vent. Breeds islands in the Arabian Sea and Persian Gulf region. Ranges in NW Indian Ocean; poorly studied. Closely related to Audubon's Shearwater complex; feeds on fish and squid.