Atlantic Petrel vs Large Saint Helena Petrel
Pterodroma incerta compared with Pterodroma rupinarum
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Atlantic Petrel | Large Saint Helena Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pterodroma incerta | Pterodroma rupinarum |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 63.6 cm (25.0 in) | — |
| Weight | 515.0 g (18.17 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Atlantic Petrel only
Large Saint Helena Petrel only
None
Conservation Status
Endangered
Atlantic Petrel
Extinct
Large Saint Helena 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.
Large Saint Helena Petrel
Extinct; known only from subfossil bones found on St. Helena. Medium-large petrel that went extinct within the last few centuries, likely due to human settlement, habitat destruction, and introduced predators. Related to living Pterodroma species; part of the endemic St. Helena avifauna.