Least Storm-petrel vs Monteiro's Storm-petrel
Hydrobates microsoma verglichen mit Hydrobates monteiroi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Least Storm-petrel | Monteiro's Storm-petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Hydrobates microsoma | Hydrobates monteiroi |
| Ordnung | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Familie | Hydrobatidae | Hydrobatidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 23,8 cm (9.4 in) | 30,6 cm (12.0 in) |
| Gewicht | 18,0 g (0.63 oz) | 45,5 g (1.60 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
Least Storm-petrel
Vulnerable
Monteiro's Storm-petrel
About These Birds
Least Storm-petrel
World's smallest seabird at 13–15 cm. Sooty-black with white rump; short rounded wings. Breeds Baja California islands; ranges offshore in eastern Pacific to Ecuador. Feeds on zooplankton and small fish by pattering on the surface. Nocturnal at breeding colonies; Near Threatened.
Monteiro's Storm-petrel
Monteiro's Storm-petrel, 19–21 cm, breeds exclusively on Graciosa Island in the Azores, wintering in the central North Atlantic. Recently split from Band-rumped Storm-petrel; breeds in a different season (July–November vs March–April for Castro's). Near Threatened; very small island-restricted population.