Matsudaira's Storm-petrel vs Least Storm-petrel
Hydrobates matsudairae compared with Hydrobates microsoma
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Matsudaira's Storm-petrel | Least Storm-petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hydrobates matsudairae | Hydrobates microsoma |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Hydrobatidae | Hydrobatidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 37.0 cm (14.6 in) | 23.8 cm (9.4 in) |
| Weight | 62.0 g (2.19 oz) | 18.0 g (0.63 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Matsudaira's Storm-petrel
Least Concern
Least Storm-petrel
About These Birds
Matsudaira's Storm-petrel
Matsudaira's Storm-petrel, 24–26 cm, is a large, all-dark storm-petrel breeding on Volcano and Ryukyu Islands of Japan. Long-winged, slow flapping flight. Winters off East Africa and the Arabian Sea — an Indian Ocean migrant from North Pacific colonies. Planktivore and surface feeder.
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.