Antarctic Prion vs Boyd's Shearwater
Pachyptila desolata compared with Puffinus boydi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Antarctic Prion | Boyd's Shearwater |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pachyptila desolata | Puffinus boydi |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 36.5 cm (14.4 in) | — |
| Weight | 149.0 g (5.26 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Antarctic Prion
Not Evaluated
Boyd's Shearwater
About These Birds
Antarctic Prion
25–28 cm, wingspan 58–66 cm. Classic prion pattern: pale blue-grey, white below, bold dark M across upperwing. Medium-broad bill. Most abundant and widespread prion; breeds South Georgia, Heard, Kerguelen, Macquarie. Feeds on crustaceans; makes deep dives compared to congeners.
Boyd's Shearwater
27 cm. Dark brown above; white below; white face with dark eye-patch. Breeds Cape Verde Islands. Ranges in tropical east Atlantic. Closely related to Barolo Shearwater; both formerly grouped in Little Shearwater complex. Near Threatened; feeds on small fish and squid.