Fulmar Prion vs Atlantic Petrel
Pachyptila crassirostris compared with Pterodroma incerta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Fulmar Prion | Atlantic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pachyptila crassirostris | Pterodroma incerta |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 36.4 cm (14.3 in) | 63.6 cm (25.0 in) |
| Weight | 142.83333333333334 g (5.04 oz) | 515.0 g (18.17 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Fulmar Prion
Endangered
Atlantic Petrel
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.
Atlantic Petrel
43 cm, wingspan 104 cm. Large; dark brown above with pale belly and dusky breast-band creating hooded appearance. Breeds Tristan da Cunha and Gough Island; ranges into south Atlantic and Indian Ocean. Endangered; threatened by introduced predators and longline fisheries.