Tahiti Petrel vs Antarctic Petrel
Pseudobulweria rostrata comparado con Thalassoica antarctica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Tahiti Petrel | Antarctic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Pseudobulweria rostrata | Thalassoica antarctica |
| Orden | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Familia | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Estado de conservación | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 56,5 cm (22.2 in) | 59,2 cm (23.3 in) |
| Peso | 410,5 g (14.48 oz) | 658,3333333333334 g (23.22 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Estado de conservación
Near Threatened
Tahiti Petrel
Least Concern
Antarctic Petrel
About These Birds
Tahiti Petrel
38–40 cm. Large, compact petrel; dark brown above with slightly paler head; whitish belly contrasting with dark breast. Breeds French Polynesia and New Caledonia; ranges in tropical Pacific. Feeds on squid and fish; Near Threatened; populations affected by introduced predators.
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.