Band-rumped Storm-petrel vs Monteiro's Storm-petrel
Hydrobates castro compared with Hydrobates monteiroi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Band-rumped Storm-petrel | Monteiro's Storm-petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hydrobates castro | Hydrobates monteiroi |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Hydrobatidae | Hydrobatidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 30.1 cm (11.9 in) | 30.6 cm (12.0 in) |
| Weight | 49.25 g (1.74 oz) | 45.5 g (1.60 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Band-rumped Storm-petrel
Vulnerable
Monteiro'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.
Monteiro's Storm-petrel
Monteiro's Storm-petrel, 19–21 cm, breeds exclusively on Graciosa Island in the Azores, wintering in the central North Atlantic. Recently split from Band-rumped Storm-petrel; breeds in a different season (July–November vs March–April for Castro's). Near Threatened; very small island-restricted population.