Ashy Storm-petrel vs Ringed Storm-petrel
Hydrobates homochroa compared with Hydrobates hornbyi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Ashy Storm-petrel | Ringed Storm-petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hydrobates homochroa | Hydrobates hornbyi |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Hydrobatidae | Hydrobatidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 26.6 cm (10.5 in) | 32.6 cm (12.8 in) |
| Weight | 36.333333333333336 g (1.28 oz) | 39.25 g (1.38 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Ashy Storm-petrel
Near Threatened
Ringed Storm-petrel
About These Birds
Ashy Storm-petrel
Ashy Storm-petrel, 19–21 cm, is restricted to the California Current of the eastern Pacific; breeding on Channel Islands and the Farallon Islands. Entirely ashy brown without white rump — uncommon among storm-petrels. Endangered; less than 10,000 individuals; threatened by light pollution and introduced predators.
Ringed Storm-petrel
Ringed Storm-petrel, 21–23 cm, is an extremely poorly known species with a highly restricted range over the Humboldt Current off Peru and Chile. White underparts with a distinctive dark breast band — giving the 'ringed' appearance. Breeding grounds unknown until recently; likely nests in Atacama Desert.