Fulmar Prion vs Antarctic Prion
Pachyptila crassirostris compared with Pachyptila desolata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Fulmar Prion | Antarctic Prion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pachyptila crassirostris | Pachyptila desolata |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 36.4 cm (14.3 in) | 36.5 cm (14.4 in) |
| Weight | 142.83333333333334 g (5.04 oz) | 149.0 g (5.26 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Fulmar Prion
Least Concern
Antarctic Prion
About These Birds
Fulmar Prion
26–28 cm. Intermediate-sized prion with a thick, fulmar-like bill; pale grey above with dark wing pattern. Breeds Bounty, Snares, and Heard islands. Resembles Broad-billed but has heavier bill base. Feeds on crustaceans; overlaps broadly with other prions at sea.
Antarctic Prion
25–28 cm, wingspan 58–66 cm. Classic prion pattern: pale blue-grey, white below, bold dark M across upperwing. Medium-broad bill. Most abundant and widespread prion; breeds South Georgia, Heard, Kerguelen, Macquarie. Feeds on crustaceans; makes deep dives compared to congeners.