Band-rumped Storm-petrel vs Least Storm-petrel
Hydrobates castro compared with Hydrobates microsoma
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Band-rumped Storm-petrel | Least Storm-petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hydrobates castro | Hydrobates microsoma |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Hydrobatidae | Hydrobatidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 30.1 cm (11.9 in) | 23.8 cm (9.4 in) |
| Weight | 49.25 g (1.74 oz) | 18.0 g (0.63 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Band-rumped Storm-petrel
Least Concern
Least Storm-petrel
About These Birds
Band-rumped Storm-petrel
Band-rumped Storm-petrel, 19–21 cm, breeds on Atlantic and Pacific volcanic islands including the Azores, Canaries, and Galápagos. Sooty brown with a white rump band; similar to Leach's but straighter wingtips and steadier flight. Multiple cryptic species may be involved. Planktivore; widespread pelagic.
Least Storm-petrel
World's smallest seabird at 13–15 cm. Sooty-black with white rump; short rounded wings. Breeds Baja California islands; ranges offshore in eastern Pacific to Ecuador. Feeds on zooplankton and small fish by pattering on the surface. Nocturnal at breeding colonies; Near Threatened.