New Caledonian Storm-petrel vs Black-bellied Storm-petrel
Fregetta lineata compared with Fregetta tropica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | New Caledonian Storm-petrel | Black-bellied Storm-petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Fregetta lineata | Fregetta tropica |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Oceanitidae | Oceanitidae |
| Conservation Status | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 32.9 cm (13.0 in) |
| Weight | — | 53.0 g (1.87 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Conservation Status
Data Deficient
New Caledonian Storm-petrel
Least Concern
Black-bellied 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.
Black-bellied Storm-petrel
Black-bellied Storm-petrel, 19–21 cm, breeds on sub-Antarctic islands and disperses widely across the Southern Ocean. Dark above with white rump; distinctive black streak through the white belly. Patters over wave surfaces picking up plankton. Long-distance pelagic movements after breeding.