Scopoli's Shearwater vs Atlantic Petrel
Calonectris diomedea compared with Pterodroma incerta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Scopoli's Shearwater | Atlantic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calonectris diomedea | Pterodroma incerta |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 68.8 cm (27.1 in) | 63.6 cm (25.0 in) |
| Weight | 707.0 g (24.94 oz) | 515.0 g (18.17 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Scopoli's Shearwater
Endangered
Atlantic Petrel
About These Birds
Scopoli's Shearwater
45–56 cm, wingspan 112–122 cm. Large; brown-grey above with yellow bill; white below. Breeds Mediterranean islands; migrates to Atlantic. Formerly lumped with Cory's Shearwater; distinguished by smaller size and more restricted breeding range. Feeds on fish and squid.
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.