Great Shearwater vs Cape Verde Petrel
Ardenna gravis comparado con Pterodroma feae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Great Shearwater | Cape Verde Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Ardenna gravis | Pterodroma feae |
| Orden | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Familia | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 63,6 cm (25.0 in) | 51,0 cm (20.1 in) |
| Peso | 832,5 g (29.37 oz) | 303,0 g (10.69 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
Great Shearwater
Near Threatened
Cape Verde Petrel
About These Birds
Great Shearwater
43–51 cm, wingspan 105–122 cm. Large; dark brown above with white underparts, dark cap, and distinctive scaly pattern on upperwing. Breeds Tristan da Cunha, Gough, and Falklands; migrates to North Atlantic. Feeds on fish and squid; spectacular post-breeding migration past UK coasts.
Cape Verde Petrel
33–37 cm. Grey-brown above with pale grey rump; white underparts with dark partial breast smudge. Breeds Cape Verde Islands; ranges across Atlantic Ocean. Closely related to Desertas and Zino's petrels; Vulnerable. Visits colonies only at night; feeds on squid and fish.