New Zealand Storm-petrel vs Wilson's Storm-petrel

Fregetta maoriana verglichen mit Oceanites oceanicus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Merkmal New Zealand Storm-petrel Wilson's Storm-petrel
Wissenschaftlicher Name Fregetta maoriana Oceanites oceanicus
Ordnung Procellariiformes Procellariiformes
Familie Oceanitidae Oceanitidae
Erhaltungsstatus Critically Endangered Least Concern
Länge
Flügelspannweite 28,2 cm (11.1 in) 29,4 cm (11.6 in)
Gewicht 34,75 g (1.23 oz) 37,5 g (1.32 oz)
Ernährung -- --
Gelegegröße 1 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Gemeinsame Lebensräume

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New Zealand Storm-petrel only

Wilson's Storm-petrel only

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Erhaltungsstatus

Critically Endangered

New Zealand Storm-petrel

Least Concern

Wilson's Storm-petrel

About These Birds

New Zealand Storm-petrel

New Zealand Storm-petrel, 16–18 cm, was thought extinct for over 150 years until rediscovered in 2003 off the Hauraki Gulf. Breeding colony finally found in 2013 on Little Barrier Island. Dark above, white below with black stripe through belly. Endangered. Planktivore in New Zealand coastal and pelagic waters.

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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