Black Petrel vs Antarctic Petrel
Procellaria parkinsoni compared with Thalassoica antarctica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Petrel | Antarctic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Procellaria parkinsoni | Thalassoica antarctica |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 72.6 cm (28.6 in) | 59.2 cm (23.3 in) |
| Weight | 737.8333333333334 g (26.03 oz) | 658.3333333333334 g (23.22 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Black Petrel
Least Concern
Antarctic Petrel
About These Birds
Black Petrel
46 cm. All-black petrel with pale yellowish bill with dark culmen ridge. Breeds only Great and Little Barrier islands off New Zealand. Vulnerable; migrates to eastern Pacific after breeding. Threatened by introduced predators; feeds on squid and fish.
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.