New Caledonian Storm-petrel vs Polynesian Storm-petrel
Fregetta lineata compared with Nesofregetta fuliginosa
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | New Caledonian Storm-petrel | Polynesian Storm-petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Fregetta lineata | Nesofregetta fuliginosa |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Oceanitidae | Oceanitidae |
| Conservation Status | Data Deficient | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 39.5 cm (15.6 in) |
| Weight | — | 71.0 g (2.50 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Data Deficient
New Caledonian Storm-petrel
Endangered
Polynesian Storm-petrel
About These Birds
New Caledonian Storm-petrel
New Caledonian Storm-petrel, 18–20 cm, is an extremely poorly known species recorded only from around New Caledonia in the southwest Pacific. Until recently unconfirmed as a breeding species; a small colony was found in 2021. Morphology similar to Black-bellied Storm-petrel; conservation status under review.
Polynesian Storm-petrel
Polynesian Storm-petrel, 25–26 cm, is the largest storm-petrel, breeding on tropical Pacific islands from the Marquesas to the Cook Islands. Two morphs: dark and white-bellied. Flies with distinctive high bounding style. Vulnerable; predated by introduced rats and cats on nesting islands. Planktivore.