Pincoya Storm-petrel vs White-faced Storm-petrel
Oceanites pincoyae compared with Pelagodroma marina
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pincoya Storm-petrel | White-faced Storm-petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oceanites pincoyae | Pelagodroma marina |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Oceanitidae | Oceanitidae |
| Conservation Status | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 26.7 cm (10.5 in) | 31.6 cm (12.4 in) |
| Weight | 26.0 g (0.92 oz) | 54.0 g (1.90 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Data Deficient
Pincoya Storm-petrel
Least Concern
White-faced Storm-petrel
About These Birds
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.
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.