Northern Giant Petrel vs Antarctic Petrel
Macronectes halli verglichen mit Thalassoica antarctica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Northern Giant Petrel | Antarctic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Macronectes halli | Thalassoica antarctica |
| Ordnung | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Familie | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 99,6 cm (39.2 in) | 59,2 cm (23.3 in) |
| Gewicht | 4362,5 g (153.88 oz) | 658,3333333333334 g (23.22 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
Northern Giant Petrel
Least Concern
Antarctic Petrel
About These Birds
Northern Giant Petrel
80–95 cm, wingspan 150–200 cm. Resembles Southern Giant Petrel but bill tip is reddish-brown; lacks white morph. Breeds subantarctic islands (South Georgia, Macquarie, Auckland). Ranges north into subtropics; scavenges offal and carrion at sea. Near Threatened due to longline bycatch.
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.