Southern Fulmar vs Atlantic Petrel
Fulmarus glacialoides compared with Pterodroma incerta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Southern Fulmar | Atlantic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Fulmarus glacialoides | Pterodroma incerta |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 63.0 cm (24.8 in) | 63.6 cm (25.0 in) |
| Weight | 897.5 g (31.66 oz) | 515.0 g (18.17 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Southern Fulmar
Endangered
Atlantic Petrel
About These Birds
Southern Fulmar
45–50 cm, wingspan 115–120 cm. Pale grey above, white below with dark wingtips; pink bill with blue tube-nose. Breeds Antarctic cliffs; ranges across Southern Ocean to about 35°S after breeding. Feeds on fish, squid, and krill by surface-seizing. Highly colonial; migratory.
Atlantic Petrel
43 cm, wingspan 104 cm. Large; dark brown above with pale belly and dusky breast-band creating hooded appearance. Breeds Tristan da Cunha and Gough Island; ranges into south Atlantic and Indian Ocean. Endangered; threatened by introduced predators and longline fisheries.