Great Shearwater vs White-winged Petrel
Ardenna gravis comparado con Pterodroma leucoptera
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Great Shearwater | White-winged Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Ardenna gravis | Pterodroma leucoptera |
| Orden | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Familia | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 63,6 cm (25.0 in) | 42,4 cm (16.7 in) |
| Peso | 832,5 g (29.37 oz) | 194,5 g (6.86 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
Great Shearwater
Vulnerable
White-winged 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.
White-winged Petrel
30 cm. Small; pale grey above with dark M-mark; white below with partial dark collar. Breeds Cabbage Tree Island (NSW Australia) and Pitcairn Islands. Vulnerable; restricted breeding range; feeds on squid and fish in subtropical Pacific.