New Caledonian Storm-petrel vs New Zealand Storm-petrel
Fregetta lineata compared with Fregetta maoriana
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | New Caledonian Storm-petrel | New Zealand Storm-petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Fregetta lineata | Fregetta maoriana |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Oceanitidae | Oceanitidae |
| Conservation Status | Data Deficient | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 28.2 cm (11.1 in) |
| Weight | — | 34.75 g (1.23 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Data Deficient
New Caledonian Storm-petrel
Critically Endangered
New Zealand Storm-petrel
About These Birds
New Caledonian Storm-petrel
New Caledonian Storm-petrel, 18–20 cm, is an extremely poorly known species recorded only from around New Caledonia in the southwest Pacific. Until recently unconfirmed as a breeding species; a small colony was found in 2021. Morphology similar to Black-bellied Storm-petrel; conservation status under review.
New Zealand Storm-petrel
New Zealand Storm-petrel, 16–18 cm, was thought extinct for over 150 years until rediscovered in 2003 off the Hauraki Gulf. Breeding colony finally found in 2013 on Little Barrier Island. Dark above, white below with black stripe through belly. Endangered. Planktivore in New Zealand coastal and pelagic waters.