Pink-footed Shearwater vs Streaked Shearwater
Ardenna creatopus compared with Calonectris leucomelas
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pink-footed Shearwater | Streaked Shearwater |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ardenna creatopus | Calonectris leucomelas |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 64.8 cm (25.5 in) | 63.8 cm (25.1 in) |
| Weight | 718.0 g (25.33 oz) | 530.5 g (18.71 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Pink-footed Shearwater
Near Threatened
Streaked Shearwater
About These Birds
Pink-footed Shearwater
48 cm, wingspan 109 cm. Large shearwater; brown above, white below with pink feet; dusky underwing border. Breeds Juan Fernandez and Mocha islands, Chile; migrates to North Pacific. Vulnerable; threatened by introduced predators and longline bycatch. Feeds on fish and squid.
Streaked Shearwater
48 cm, wingspan 122 cm. Large shearwater; brown-streaked white head and neck; brown above, white below. Breeds Japan and islands of East Asia; migrates south to Australia and Indian Ocean. Feeds on fish and squid; forms large flocks; the most abundant shearwater in NW Pacific.