Atlantic Petrel vs Antarctic Petrel
Pterodroma incerta verglichen mit Thalassoica antarctica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Atlantic Petrel | Antarctic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Pterodroma incerta | Thalassoica antarctica |
| Ordnung | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Familie | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 63,6 cm (25.0 in) | 59,2 cm (23.3 in) |
| Gewicht | 515,0 g (18.17 oz) | 658,3333333333334 g (23.22 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
Endangered
Atlantic Petrel
Least Concern
Antarctic Petrel
About These Birds
Atlantic Petrel
43 cm, wingspan 104 cm. Large; dark brown above with pale belly and dusky breast-band creating hooded appearance. Breeds Tristan da Cunha and Gough Island; ranges into south Atlantic and Indian Ocean. Endangered; threatened by introduced predators and longline fisheries.
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.