New Caledonian Storm-petrel vs White-vented Storm-petrel
Fregetta lineata compared with Oceanites gracilis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | New Caledonian Storm-petrel | White-vented Storm-petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Fregetta lineata | Oceanites gracilis |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Oceanitidae | Oceanitidae |
| Conservation Status | Data Deficient | Data Deficient |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 26.7 cm (10.5 in) |
| Weight | — | 18.65 g (0.66 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Conservation Status
Data Deficient
New Caledonian Storm-petrel
Data Deficient
White-vented 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.
White-vented Storm-petrel
White-vented Storm-petrel, 15–17 cm, is a small, poorly known storm-petrel of the eastern South Pacific. Dark above with white rump and white vent. Pelagic off the coasts of Peru, Chile, and Ecuador; breeding grounds discovered only recently on tiny Patagonian islands. Planktivore.