Magellanic Diving-petrel vs Antarctic Petrel
Pelecanoides magellani compared with Thalassoica antarctica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Magellanic Diving-petrel | Antarctic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pelecanoides magellani | Thalassoica antarctica |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.1 cm (9.9 in) | 59.2 cm (23.3 in) |
| Weight | 149.25 g (5.26 oz) | 658.3333333333334 g (23.22 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Magellanic Diving-petrel
Least Concern
Antarctic Petrel
About These Birds
Magellanic Diving-petrel
20–24 cm. Dark above, white below; narrow white tips to secondary feathers. Breeds southern Chile and Argentina (Strait of Magellan and Falklands). Year-round resident in coastal cold waters. Feeds on fish and crustaceans by pursuit-diving; nests in burrows on coastal islands.
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.