White-bellied Storm-petrel vs Wilson's Storm-petrel

Fregetta grallaria verglichen mit Oceanites oceanicus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Merkmal White-bellied Storm-petrel Wilson's Storm-petrel
Wissenschaftlicher Name Fregetta grallaria Oceanites oceanicus
Ordnung Procellariiformes Procellariiformes
Familie Oceanitidae Oceanitidae
Erhaltungsstatus Least Concern Least Concern
Länge
Flügelspannweite 33,7 cm (13.3 in) 29,4 cm (11.6 in)
Gewicht 53,9 g (1.90 oz) 37,5 g (1.32 oz)
Ernährung -- --
Gelegegröße 1 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

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Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern

White-bellied Storm-petrel

Least Concern

Wilson's Storm-petrel

About These Birds

White-bellied Storm-petrel

White-bellied Storm-petrel, 18–21 cm, breeds on sub-Antarctic and South Atlantic islands; pelagic across the Southern Ocean in winter. White belly contrasts with dark breast band and dark upperparts; pale at base of rump. Planktivore; patters over sea surface. Often seen in the company of Wilson's Storm-petrel.

Wilson's Storm-petrel

Wilson's Storm-petrel, 15–19 cm, wingspan 38–42 cm, may be the world's most abundant bird with billions breeding on Antarctic and sub-Antarctic islands. Dark brown with white rump, yellow-webbed feet dangling below body while 'walking' on water surface. Planktivore; skims copepods and krill. Circumglobal migrant.

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