Pink-footed Shearwater vs Magenta Petrel
Ardenna creatopus compared with Pterodroma magentae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pink-footed Shearwater | Magenta Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ardenna creatopus | Pterodroma magentae |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 64.8 cm (25.5 in) | 61.2 cm (24.1 in) |
| Weight | 718.0 g (25.33 oz) | 487.5 g (17.20 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Pink-footed Shearwater
Critically Endangered
Magenta 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.
Magenta Petrel
38–42 cm. Large dark-rumped petrel; brown above with pale forehead and whitish underparts. Critically Endangered; rediscovered in 1978 on Chatham Islands. Fewer than 150 known pairs; threatened by introduced predators and road lighting. Feeds on squid and fish at sea.