Atlantic Petrel vs Magenta Petrel
Pterodroma incerta compared with Pterodroma magentae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Atlantic Petrel | Magenta Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pterodroma incerta | Pterodroma magentae |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 63.6 cm (25.0 in) | 61.2 cm (24.1 in) |
| Weight | 515.0 g (18.17 oz) | 487.5 g (17.20 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Atlantic Petrel
Critically Endangered
Magenta Petrel
About These Birds
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.
Magenta Petrel
38–42 cm. Large dark-rumped petrel; brown above with pale forehead and whitish underparts. Critically Endangered; rediscovered in 1978 on Chatham Islands. Fewer than 150 known pairs; threatened by introduced predators and road lighting. Feeds on squid and fish at sea.