Atlantic Petrel vs Murphy's Petrel
Pterodroma incerta compared with Pterodroma ultima
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Atlantic Petrel | Murphy's Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pterodroma incerta | Pterodroma ultima |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 63.6 cm (25.0 in) | 52.0 cm (20.5 in) |
| Weight | 515.0 g (18.17 oz) | 380.0 g (13.40 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Atlantic Petrel
Least Concern
Murphy's 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.
Murphy's Petrel
39–41 cm. Dark grey-brown above; variable pale grey below with dusky underwing. Breeds widely across central Pacific (Pitcairn, Austral, Henderson islands). Migrates to North Pacific in non-breeding season. Feeds on squid and fish; nocturnal at breeding colonies; Near Threatened.