Tahiti Petrel vs Atlantic Petrel
Pseudobulweria rostrata compared with Pterodroma incerta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Tahiti Petrel | Atlantic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudobulweria rostrata | Pterodroma incerta |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 56.5 cm (22.2 in) | 63.6 cm (25.0 in) |
| Weight | 410.5 g (14.48 oz) | 515.0 g (18.17 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Tahiti Petrel
Endangered
Atlantic Petrel
About These Birds
Tahiti Petrel
38–40 cm. Large, compact petrel; dark brown above with slightly paler head; whitish belly contrasting with dark breast. Breeds French Polynesia and New Caledonia; ranges in tropical Pacific. Feeds on squid and fish; Near Threatened; populations affected by introduced predators.
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.