New Zealand Storm-petrel vs Pincoya Storm-petrel
Fregetta maoriana compared with Oceanites pincoyae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | New Zealand Storm-petrel | Pincoya Storm-petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Fregetta maoriana | Oceanites pincoyae |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Oceanitidae | Oceanitidae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Data Deficient |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 28.2 cm (11.1 in) | 26.7 cm (10.5 in) |
| Weight | 34.75 g (1.23 oz) | 26.0 g (0.92 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
New Zealand Storm-petrel
Data Deficient
Pincoya Storm-petrel
About These Birds
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.
Pincoya Storm-petrel
Pincoya Storm-petrel, 16–18 cm, was described as a new species only in 2013 from the Chiloé Archipelago of Chile. One of the most recently discovered birds in the Americas. Dark with white belly patch. Breeds in Chilean fjords — unusual for storm-petrels. Forages over cold sub-Antarctic coastal waters.