Peruvian Diving-petrel vs Antarctic Petrel
Pelecanoides garnotii compared with Thalassoica antarctica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Peruvian Diving-petrel | Antarctic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pelecanoides garnotii | Thalassoica antarctica |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 26.8 cm (10.6 in) | 59.2 cm (23.3 in) |
| Weight | 193.0 g (6.81 oz) | 658.3333333333334 g (23.22 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Peruvian Diving-petrel
Least Concern
Antarctic 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.
Antarctic Petrel
40–46 cm, wingspan 100–110 cm. Striking chocolate-brown and white pattern; only member of its genus. Breeds solely in Antarctica on cliff ledges; among the most southerly-nesting birds. Feeds on fish and krill beneath pack ice. Returns to colonies in October; one of the most abundant Antarctic seabirds.