Barau's Petrel vs Atlantic Petrel
Pterodroma baraui compared with Pterodroma incerta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Barau's Petrel | Atlantic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pterodroma baraui | Pterodroma incerta |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 53.8 cm (21.2 in) | 63.6 cm (25.0 in) |
| Weight | 416.5 g (14.69 oz) | 515.0 g (18.17 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Barau's Petrel
Endangered
Atlantic Petrel
About These Birds
Barau's Petrel
38 cm, wingspan 96 cm. Dark above with white forehead; white below with dark carpal bar and partial collar. Breeds only on Réunion; Endangered with around 4,000 pairs. Threatened by light attraction of fledglings; conservation lighting campaigns reduce strandings. Migrates to Indian Ocean.
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.