Kermadec Petrel vs Antarctic Petrel
Pterodroma neglecta compared with Thalassoica antarctica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Kermadec Petrel | Antarctic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pterodroma neglecta | Thalassoica antarctica |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 57.6 cm (22.7 in) | 59.2 cm (23.3 in) |
| Weight | 452.5 g (15.96 oz) | 658.3333333333334 g (23.22 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Kermadec Petrel
Least Concern
Antarctic Petrel
About These Birds
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.
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.