Bulwer's Petrel vs Antarctic Petrel
Bulweria bulwerii comparado con Thalassoica antarctica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Bulwer's Petrel | Antarctic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Bulweria bulwerii | Thalassoica antarctica |
| Orden | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Familia | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 40,6 cm (16.0 in) | 59,2 cm (23.3 in) |
| Peso | 103,16666666666667 g (3.64 oz) | 658,3333333333334 g (23.22 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
Bulwer's Petrel
Least Concern
Antarctic Petrel
About These Birds
Bulwer's Petrel
26–28 cm, wingspan 68–73 cm. All-dark chocolate-brown with long wedge-shaped tail; pale diagonal wing-bar. Breeds subtropical Atlantic and Pacific islands; migrates to tropical oceans. Buoyant, weaving flight close to water. Feeds on squid and fish at night.
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.