New Caledonian Storm-petrel vs Pincoya Storm-petrel
Fregetta lineata compared with Oceanites pincoyae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | New Caledonian Storm-petrel | Pincoya Storm-petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Fregetta lineata | Oceanites pincoyae |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Oceanitidae | Oceanitidae |
| Conservation Status | Data Deficient | Data Deficient |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 26.7 cm (10.5 in) |
| Weight | — | 26.0 g (0.92 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Data Deficient
New Caledonian Storm-petrel
Data Deficient
Pincoya 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.
Pincoya Storm-petrel
Pincoya Storm-petrel, 16–18 cm, was described as a new species only in 2013 from the Chiloé Archipelago of Chile. One of the most recently discovered birds in the Americas. Dark with white belly patch. Breeds in Chilean fjords — unusual for storm-petrels. Forages over cold sub-Antarctic coastal waters.