Tahiti Petrel vs Antarctic Petrel
Pseudobulweria rostrata compared with Thalassoica antarctica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Tahiti Petrel | Antarctic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudobulweria rostrata | Thalassoica antarctica |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 56.5 cm (22.2 in) | 59.2 cm (23.3 in) |
| Weight | 410.5 g (14.48 oz) | 658.3333333333334 g (23.22 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Tahiti Petrel
Least Concern
Antarctic 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.
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.