Cape Verde Petrel vs Atlantic Petrel
Pterodroma feae compared with Pterodroma incerta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Cape Verde Petrel | Atlantic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pterodroma feae | Pterodroma incerta |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 51.0 cm (20.1 in) | 63.6 cm (25.0 in) |
| Weight | 303.0 g (10.69 oz) | 515.0 g (18.17 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Cape Verde Petrel
Endangered
Atlantic Petrel
About These Birds
Cape Verde Petrel
33–37 cm. Grey-brown above with pale grey rump; white underparts with dark partial breast smudge. Breeds Cape Verde Islands; ranges across Atlantic Ocean. Closely related to Desertas and Zino's petrels; Vulnerable. Visits colonies only at night; 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.