Yelkouan Shearwater vs Antarctic Petrel
Puffinus yelkouan compared with Thalassoica antarctica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Yelkouan Shearwater | Antarctic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Puffinus yelkouan | Thalassoica antarctica |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 45.8 cm (18.0 in) | 59.2 cm (23.3 in) |
| Weight | 422.5 g (14.90 oz) | 658.3333333333334 g (23.22 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Yelkouan Shearwater
Least Concern
Antarctic Petrel
About These Birds
Yelkouan Shearwater
30–38 cm. Brown-black above, white below; similar to Manx but darker with brown flanks and dusky undertail. Breeds Mediterranean islands and coasts. Non-breeding range in eastern Mediterranean and Black Sea. Vulnerable; threatened by introduced predators and light pollution. Feeds on fish and squid.
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.