Pink-footed Shearwater vs Westland Petrel
Ardenna creatopus compared with Procellaria westlandica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pink-footed Shearwater | Westland Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ardenna creatopus | Procellaria westlandica |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 64.8 cm (25.5 in) | 73.8 cm (29.1 in) |
| Weight | 718.0 g (25.33 oz) | 1111.5 g (39.21 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Pink-footed Shearwater
Endangered
Westland Petrel
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.
Westland Petrel
51 cm. Large all-black petrel; pale yellowish bill with dark culmen. Breeds only in inland forests of Westland, South Island, New Zealand. Vulnerable; the only procellariid nesting in inland forest. Migrates to southern Pacific; feeds on squid and fish.