Atlantic Petrel vs Zino's Petrel
Pterodroma incerta compared with Pterodroma madeira
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Atlantic Petrel | Zino's Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pterodroma incerta | Pterodroma madeira |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 63.6 cm (25.0 in) | 50.6 cm (19.9 in) |
| Weight | 515.0 g (18.17 oz) | 227.5 g (8.02 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Atlantic Petrel
Endangered
Zino's 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.
Zino's Petrel
33–36 cm. Small gadfly petrel; grey-brown above with white underparts and partial dark breast-band. Critically Endangered; breeds only on Madeira's high central mountains (fewer than 65 pairs). Threatened by light pollution, introduced predators. Long-distance migrations to Atlantic.