Wilson's Storm-petrel vs White-faced Storm-petrel
Oceanites oceanicus compared with Pelagodroma marina
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Wilson's Storm-petrel | White-faced Storm-petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oceanites oceanicus | Pelagodroma marina |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Oceanitidae | Oceanitidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 29.4 cm (11.6 in) | 31.6 cm (12.4 in) |
| Weight | 37.5 g (1.32 oz) | 54.0 g (1.90 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Wilson's Storm-petrel
Least Concern
White-faced Storm-petrel
About These Birds
Wilson's Storm-petrel
Wilson's Storm-petrel, 15–19 cm, wingspan 38–42 cm, may be the world's most abundant bird with billions breeding on Antarctic and sub-Antarctic islands. Dark brown with white rump, yellow-webbed feet dangling below body while 'walking' on water surface. Planktivore; skims copepods and krill. Circumglobal migrant.
White-faced Storm-petrel
White-faced Storm-petrel, 18–21 cm, is distinctive — dark above but with a striking white supercilium and pale underparts; bounces across the sea surface on long legs like a clockwork toy. Breeds on islands in the North and South Atlantic, Indian Ocean, and Australia. Circumglobal oceanic migrant.