Common Diving-petrel vs Antarctic Petrel
Pelecanoides urinatrix compared with Thalassoica antarctica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Common Diving-petrel | Antarctic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pelecanoides urinatrix | Thalassoica antarctica |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.3 cm (9.6 in) | 59.2 cm (23.3 in) |
| Weight | 135.5 g (4.78 oz) | 658.3333333333334 g (23.22 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Common Diving-petrel
Least Concern
Antarctic 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.
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.