Cook's Petrel vs Antarctic Petrel
Pterodroma cookii comparado con Thalassoica antarctica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Cook's Petrel | Antarctic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Pterodroma cookii | Thalassoica antarctica |
| Orden | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Familia | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Estado de conservación | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 42,6 cm (16.8 in) | 59,2 cm (23.3 in) |
| Peso | 194,33333333333334 g (6.85 oz) | 658,3333333333334 g (23.22 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservación
Vulnerable
Cook's Petrel
Least Concern
Antarctic Petrel
About These Birds
Cook's Petrel
26–30 cm, wingspan 66 cm. Pale grey above with dark M-mark; white underparts with dark partial collar and carpal bar. Breeds only on islands off New Zealand (Little Barrier, Codfish). Vulnerable; migrates to North Pacific. Feeds on squid and crustaceans.
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.