Common Diving-petrel vs Atlantic Petrel
Pelecanoides urinatrix compared with Pterodroma incerta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Common Diving-petrel | Atlantic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pelecanoides urinatrix | Pterodroma incerta |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.3 cm (9.6 in) | 63.6 cm (25.0 in) |
| Weight | 135.5 g (4.78 oz) | 515.0 g (18.17 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Common Diving-petrel
Endangered
Atlantic Petrel
About These Birds
Common Diving-petrel
20–25 cm. Dark above; white below; broad wings used for underwater propulsion. Most widespread diving-petrel; breeds New Zealand, southern Australia, Falklands, and subantarctic islands. Feeds on small fish and crustaceans by diving. Highly vulnerable to introduced predators at nesting colonies.
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.