Fluttering Shearwater vs Antarctic Petrel
Puffinus gavia verglichen mit Thalassoica antarctica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Fluttering Shearwater | Antarctic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Puffinus gavia | Thalassoica antarctica |
| Ordnung | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Familie | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 39,6 cm (15.6 in) | 59,2 cm (23.3 in) |
| Gewicht | 267,6666666666667 g (9.44 oz) | 658,3333333333334 g (23.22 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
Fluttering Shearwater
Least Concern
Antarctic Petrel
About These Birds
Fluttering Shearwater
33 cm. Dark brown above; white below; relatively short-tailed. Breeds New Zealand North Island coast; non-breeding range restricted to Tasman Sea and nearby waters. Sedentary compared to most shearwaters; feeds on fish and squid. Near Threatened due to small range.
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.