Zino's Petrel vs Antarctic Petrel
Pterodroma madeira compared with Thalassoica antarctica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Zino's Petrel | Antarctic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pterodroma madeira | Thalassoica antarctica |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 50.6 cm (19.9 in) | 59.2 cm (23.3 in) |
| Weight | 227.5 g (8.02 oz) | 658.3333333333334 g (23.22 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Conservation Status
Endangered
Zino's Petrel
Least Concern
Antarctic Petrel
About These Birds
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.
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.