Grey-faced Petrel vs Atlantic Petrel
Pterodroma gouldi compared with Pterodroma incerta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Grey-faced Petrel | Atlantic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pterodroma gouldi | Pterodroma incerta |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 62.6 cm (24.6 in) | 63.6 cm (25.0 in) |
| Weight | 632.0 g (22.29 oz) | 515.0 g (18.17 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Grey-faced Petrel
Endangered
Atlantic Petrel
About These Birds
Grey-faced Petrel
43 cm, wingspan 100–105 cm. Dark brown above with grey-brown face; paler underbody. Closely related to Kerguelen and Great-winged petrels. Breeds on rocky islands off northern New Zealand. Ranges in southwestern Pacific; feeds on squid and fish; visits colonies only at night.
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.