Jouanin's Petrel vs Atlantic Petrel
Bulweria fallax compared with Pterodroma incerta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Jouanin's Petrel | Atlantic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bulweria fallax | Pterodroma incerta |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 48.2 cm (19.0 in) | 63.6 cm (25.0 in) |
| Weight | 167.5 g (5.91 oz) | 515.0 g (18.17 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Jouanin's Petrel
Endangered
Atlantic Petrel
About These Birds
Jouanin's Petrel
43–45 cm. Larger than Bulwer's Petrel; all sooty-brown with a wedge-shaped tail and faint pale wing-bar. Breeds southern Arabian Sea islands (Socotra region); ranges in Indian Ocean. Near Threatened; poorly studied. Feeds on squid and fish; crepuscular and nocturnal at sea.
Atlantic Petrel
43 cm, wingspan 104 cm. Large; dark brown above with pale belly and dusky breast-band creating hooded appearance. Breeds Tristan da Cunha and Gough Island; ranges into south Atlantic and Indian Ocean. Endangered; threatened by introduced predators and longline fisheries.