Cape Verde Shearwater vs Atlantic Petrel
Calonectris edwardsii compared with Pterodroma incerta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Cape Verde Shearwater | Atlantic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calonectris edwardsii | Pterodroma incerta |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 61.8 cm (24.3 in) | 63.6 cm (25.0 in) |
| Weight | 470.0 g (16.58 oz) | 515.0 g (18.17 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Cape Verde Shearwater
Endangered
Atlantic Petrel
About These Birds
Cape Verde Shearwater
43–47 cm. Smaller than Cory's Shearwater; grey-brown above, white below with yellow bill. Breeds Cape Verde Islands. Migrates south through east Atlantic to south Atlantic and Indian Ocean. Near Threatened; threatened by introduced cats and rats; 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.