New Caledonian Storm-petrel vs Grey-backed Storm-petrel
Fregetta lineata compared with Garrodia nereis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | New Caledonian Storm-petrel | Grey-backed Storm-petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Fregetta lineata | Garrodia nereis |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Oceanitidae | Oceanitidae |
| Conservation Status | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 25.0 cm (9.8 in) |
| Weight | — | 32.5 g (1.15 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
New Caledonian Storm-petrel only
None
Grey-backed Storm-petrel only
Conservation Status
Data Deficient
New Caledonian Storm-petrel
Least Concern
Grey-backed 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.
Grey-backed Storm-petrel
Grey-backed Storm-petrel, 16–19 cm, breeds on sub-Antarctic islands across the Southern Ocean from Tristan da Cunha to the Antipodes. Pale grey back and rump distinguishes it from most other storm-petrels. Planktivore; flutters low over the sea surface picking up zooplankton.