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Side-by-Side Comparison

Merkmal	New Caledonian Storm-petrel	Wilson's Storm-petrel
Wissenschaftlicher Name	Fregetta lineata	Oceanites oceanicus
Ordnung	Procellariiformes	Procellariiformes
Familie	Oceanitidae	Oceanitidae
Erhaltungsstatus	Data Deficient	Least Concern
Länge	—	—
Flügelspannweite	—	29,4 cm (11.6 in)
Gewicht	—	37,5 g (1.32 oz)
Ernährung	--	--
Gelegegröße	--	1
Population Trend	—	—

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Erhaltungsstatus

Data Deficient

New Caledonian Storm-petrel

Least Concern

Wilson's Storm-petrel

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About These Birds

New Caledonian Storm-petrel

New Caledonian Storm-petrel, 18–20 cm, is an extremely poorly known species recorded only from around New Caledonia in the southwest Pacific. Until recently unconfirmed as a breeding species; a small colony was found in 2021. Morphology similar to Black-bellied Storm-petrel; conservation status under review.

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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