New Caledonian Storm-petrel vs Wilson's Storm-petrel

Fregetta lineata comparado con Oceanites oceanicus

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Atributo New Caledonian Storm-petrel Wilson's Storm-petrel
Nombre científico Fregetta lineata Oceanites oceanicus
Orden Procellariiformes Procellariiformes
Familia Oceanitidae Oceanitidae
Estado de conservación Data Deficient Least Concern
Longitud
Envergadura 29,4 cm (11.6 in)
Peso 37,5 g (1.32 oz)
Dieta -- --
Tamaño de la puesta -- 1
Population Trend

Estado de conservación

Data Deficient

New Caledonian Storm-petrel

Least Concern

Wilson's Storm-petrel

About These Birds

New Caledonian Storm-petrel

New Caledonian Storm-petrel, 18–20 cm, is an extremely poorly known species recorded only from around New Caledonia in the southwest Pacific. Until recently unconfirmed as a breeding species; a small colony was found in 2021. Morphology similar to Black-bellied Storm-petrel; conservation status under review.

Wilson's Storm-petrel

Wilson's Storm-petrel, 15–19 cm, wingspan 38–42 cm, may be the world's most abundant bird with billions breeding on Antarctic and sub-Antarctic islands. Dark brown with white rump, yellow-webbed feet dangling below body while 'walking' on water surface. Planktivore; skims copepods and krill. Circumglobal migrant.

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