New Caledonian Storm-petrel vs White-faced Storm-petrel
Fregetta lineata compared with Pelagodroma marina
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | New Caledonian Storm-petrel | White-faced Storm-petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Fregetta lineata | Pelagodroma marina |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Oceanitidae | Oceanitidae |
| Conservation Status | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 31.6 cm (12.4 in) |
| Weight | — | 54.0 g (1.90 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Data Deficient
New Caledonian Storm-petrel
Least Concern
White-faced 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.
White-faced Storm-petrel
White-faced Storm-petrel, 18–21 cm, is distinctive — dark above but with a striking white supercilium and pale underparts; bounces across the sea surface on long legs like a clockwork toy. Breeds on islands in the North and South Atlantic, Indian Ocean, and Australia. Circumglobal oceanic migrant.