White-necked Petrel vs Atlantic Petrel
Pterodroma cervicalis compared with Pterodroma incerta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | White-necked Petrel | Atlantic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pterodroma cervicalis | Pterodroma incerta |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 58.4 cm (23.0 in) | 63.6 cm (25.0 in) |
| Weight | 462.5 g (16.31 oz) | 515.0 g (18.17 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
White-necked Petrel
Endangered
Atlantic Petrel
About These Birds
White-necked Petrel
43 cm. Large gadfly petrel; dark above with white hindneck collar; white underparts with dark carpal bar. Breeds Kermadec and Phillip islands (Norfolk). Vulnerable; ranges in southwestern Pacific. Nocturnal at colonies; 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.