Band-rumped Storm-petrel vs Guadalupe Storm-petrel
Hydrobates castro compared with Hydrobates macrodactylus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Band-rumped Storm-petrel | Guadalupe Storm-petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hydrobates castro | Hydrobates macrodactylus |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Hydrobatidae | Hydrobatidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 30.1 cm (11.9 in) | 32.7 cm (12.9 in) |
| Weight | 49.25 g (1.74 oz) | 36.71 g (1.29 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Band-rumped Storm-petrel
Not Evaluated
Guadalupe 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.
Guadalupe Storm-petrel
Guadalupe Storm-petrel, 22–23 cm, is Critically Endangered — possibly extinct; no confirmed sightings since the 1930s when cats eliminated the colony on Guadalupe Island. Large, all-dark storm-petrel very similar to Black Storm-petrel. Status uncertain; intensive searches have not relocated any individuals.