Cape Verde Storm-petrel vs Least Storm-petrel
Hydrobates jabejabe compared with Hydrobates microsoma
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Cape Verde Storm-petrel | Least Storm-petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hydrobates jabejabe | 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 | 40.65 g (1.43 oz) | 18.0 g (0.63 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Cape Verde Storm-petrel
Least Concern
Least Storm-petrel
About These Birds
Cape Verde Storm-petrel
Cape Verde Storm-petrel, 19–21 cm, breeds on the Cape Verde Islands and is one of the most recently recognised storm-petrel species. Another split from the Band-rumped Storm-petrel complex based on breeding season, calls, and genetics. Pelagic off West Africa. Near Threatened.
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.