Westland Petrel vs Atlantic Petrel
Procellaria westlandica compared with Pterodroma incerta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Westland Petrel | Atlantic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Procellaria westlandica | Pterodroma incerta |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 73.8 cm (29.1 in) | 63.6 cm (25.0 in) |
| Weight | 1111.5 g (39.21 oz) | 515.0 g (18.17 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Westland Petrel
Endangered
Atlantic Petrel
About These Birds
Westland Petrel
51 cm. Large all-black petrel; pale yellowish bill with dark culmen. Breeds only in inland forests of Westland, South Island, New Zealand. Vulnerable; the only procellariid nesting in inland forest. Migrates to southern Pacific; feeds on squid and fish.
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.