Atlantic Petrel vs Kermadec Petrel
Pterodroma incerta compared with Pterodroma neglecta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Atlantic Petrel | Kermadec Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pterodroma incerta | Pterodroma neglecta |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 63.6 cm (25.0 in) | 57.6 cm (22.7 in) |
| Weight | 515.0 g (18.17 oz) | 452.5 g (15.96 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Atlantic Petrel
Least Concern
Kermadec 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.
Kermadec Petrel
38 cm. Polymorphic: pale morph has white underparts; dark morph is all brown-grey. Breeds Kermadec, Juan Fernandez, and Pacific islands. Ranges widely in subtropical and tropical Pacific. Feeds on fish and squid; nests in rock crevices and burrows.