Band-rumped Storm-petrel vs Leach's Storm-petrel
Hydrobates castro compared with Hydrobates leucorhous
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Band-rumped Storm-petrel | Leach's Storm-petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hydrobates castro | Hydrobates leucorhous |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Hydrobatidae | Hydrobatidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 30.1 cm (11.9 in) | 30.1 cm (11.9 in) |
| Weight | 49.25 g (1.74 oz) | 42.583333333333336 g (1.50 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Band-rumped Storm-petrel
Vulnerable
Leach's 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.
Leach's Storm-petrel
Leach's Storm-petrel, 19–22 cm, is one of the most numerous pelagic seabirds, with millions breeding in burrows in North Atlantic and North Pacific islands. Dark brown with white rump; erratic, butterfly-like flight unique among storm-petrels. Nocturnal at colonies; planktivore. Long-distance transequatorial migrant.