Flesh-footed Shearwater vs Yelkouan Shearwater
Ardenna carneipes compared with Puffinus yelkouan
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Flesh-footed Shearwater | Yelkouan Shearwater |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ardenna carneipes | Puffinus yelkouan |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 62.0 cm (24.4 in) | 45.8 cm (18.0 in) |
| Weight | 649.0 g (22.89 oz) | 422.5 g (14.90 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Flesh-footed Shearwater
Vulnerable
Yelkouan 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.
Yelkouan Shearwater
30–38 cm. Brown-black above, white below; similar to Manx but darker with brown flanks and dusky undertail. Breeds Mediterranean islands and coasts. Non-breeding range in eastern Mediterranean and Black Sea. Vulnerable; threatened by introduced predators and light pollution. Feeds on fish and squid.