Barolo Shearwater vs Antarctic Petrel
Puffinus baroli compared with Thalassoica antarctica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Barolo Shearwater | Antarctic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Puffinus baroli | Thalassoica antarctica |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 59.2 cm (23.3 in) |
| Weight | 164.5 g (5.80 oz) | 658.3333333333334 g (23.22 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
Barolo Shearwater
Least Concern
Antarctic Petrel
About These Birds
Barolo Shearwater
25–28 cm. Small; dark above, white below with white cheeks. Breeds Macaronesian islands (Canaries, Azores). Ranges in North Atlantic. Near Threatened; threatened by introduced predators and light pollution. Formerly lumped with Little Shearwater; fast direct flight.
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.