Atlantic Petrel vs Black-winged Petrel
Pterodroma incerta compared with Pterodroma nigripennis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Atlantic Petrel | Black-winged Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pterodroma incerta | Pterodroma nigripennis |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 63.6 cm (25.0 in) | 44.3 cm (17.4 in) |
| Weight | 515.0 g (18.17 oz) | 179.5 g (6.33 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Atlantic Petrel
Least Concern
Black-winged 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.
Black-winged Petrel
30 cm. Small gadfly petrel; pale grey above with dark M-mark; white below with dark carpal patch and partial collar. Breeds Lord Howe, Kermadec, and central Pacific islands. Migrates to North Pacific; feeds on small squid and fish.