Band-rumped Storm-petrel vs Markham's Storm-petrel
Hydrobates castro compared with Hydrobates markhami
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Band-rumped Storm-petrel | Markham's Storm-petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hydrobates castro | Hydrobates markhami |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Hydrobatidae | Hydrobatidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 30.1 cm (11.9 in) | 34.2 cm (13.5 in) |
| Weight | 49.25 g (1.74 oz) | 53.0 g (1.87 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Band-rumped Storm-petrel
Near Threatened
Markham'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.
Markham's Storm-petrel
Markham's Storm-petrel, 22–23 cm, is a large all-dark storm-petrel breeding in the Atacama Desert of Chile and Peru — one of the few seabirds to nest in desert habitat far from the coast. Poorly known. Near Threatened. Pelagic over the Humboldt Current and cold eastern South Pacific waters.