Peruvian Diving-petrel vs Atlantic Petrel
Pelecanoides garnotii compared with Pterodroma incerta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Peruvian Diving-petrel | Atlantic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pelecanoides garnotii | Pterodroma incerta |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 26.8 cm (10.6 in) | 63.6 cm (25.0 in) |
| Weight | 193.0 g (6.81 oz) | 515.0 g (18.17 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Peruvian Diving-petrel
Endangered
Atlantic Petrel
About These Birds
Peruvian Diving-petrel
22–24 cm. Small, stocky diving seabird; dark above, white below. Breeds coastal Peru and Chile; non-migratory. Uses wings to 'fly' underwater like alcids; feeds on anchovy and krill in the Humboldt Current. Endangered; highly vulnerable to El Niño events and guano harvesting disturbance.
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.