Salvin's Prion vs Atlantic Petrel
Pachyptila salvini compared with Pterodroma incerta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Salvin's Prion | Atlantic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pachyptila salvini | Pterodroma incerta |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.6 cm (15.2 in) | 63.6 cm (25.0 in) |
| Weight | 162.5 g (5.73 oz) | 515.0 g (18.17 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Salvin's Prion
Endangered
Atlantic Petrel
About These Birds
Salvin's Prion
25–28 cm, wingspan 57–63 cm. Similar to Broad-billed Prion but bill intermediate in width; blue-grey above with dark W-wing mark. Breeds Crozet and Marion islands in Indian Ocean. Feeds on crustaceans by filter-seizing at surface. Distinguished from congeners mainly by bill width.
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.