Fairy Prion vs Antarctic Petrel
Pachyptila turtur verglichen mit Thalassoica antarctica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Fairy Prion | Antarctic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Pachyptila turtur | Thalassoica antarctica |
| Ordnung | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Familie | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 34,8 cm (13.7 in) | 59,2 cm (23.3 in) |
| Gewicht | 136,75 g (4.82 oz) | 658,3333333333334 g (23.22 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
Fairy Prion
Least Concern
Antarctic Petrel
About These Birds
Fairy Prion
23–28 cm, wingspan 56–60 cm. Small prion with narrow bill; blue-grey with clear dark M-mark across wings. Breeds southern New Zealand, Falklands, Kerguelen. The most widespread small prion. Feeds on small crustaceans and copepods at sea surface; highly gregarious offshore.
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.