Fairy Prion vs Atlantic Petrel
Pachyptila turtur compared with Pterodroma incerta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Fairy Prion | Atlantic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pachyptila turtur | Pterodroma incerta |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.8 cm (13.7 in) | 63.6 cm (25.0 in) |
| Weight | 136.75 g (4.82 oz) | 515.0 g (18.17 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Fairy Prion
Endangered
Atlantic Petrel
About These Birds
Fairy Prion
23–28 cm, wingspan 56–60 cm. Small prion with narrow bill; blue-grey with clear dark M-mark across wings. Breeds southern New Zealand, Falklands, Kerguelen. The most widespread small prion. Feeds on small crustaceans and copepods at sea surface; highly gregarious offshore.
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.