Black-winged Petrel vs Antarctic Petrel
Pterodroma nigripennis compared with Thalassoica antarctica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-winged Petrel | Antarctic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pterodroma nigripennis | Thalassoica antarctica |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 44.3 cm (17.4 in) | 59.2 cm (23.3 in) |
| Weight | 179.5 g (6.33 oz) | 658.3333333333334 g (23.22 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-winged Petrel
Least Concern
Antarctic Petrel
About These Birds
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.
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.