Cape Verde Petrel vs Antarctic Petrel
Pterodroma feae compared with Thalassoica antarctica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Cape Verde Petrel | Antarctic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pterodroma feae | Thalassoica antarctica |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 51.0 cm (20.1 in) | 59.2 cm (23.3 in) |
| Weight | 303.0 g (10.69 oz) | 658.3333333333334 g (23.22 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Cape Verde Petrel
Least Concern
Antarctic 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.
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.