White-winged Petrel vs Antarctic Petrel
Pterodroma leucoptera comparado con Thalassoica antarctica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | White-winged Petrel | Antarctic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Pterodroma leucoptera | Thalassoica antarctica |
| Orden | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Familia | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Estado de conservación | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 42,4 cm (16.7 in) | 59,2 cm (23.3 in) |
| Peso | 194,5 g (6.86 oz) | 658,3333333333334 g (23.22 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservación
Vulnerable
White-winged Petrel
Least Concern
Antarctic Petrel
About These Birds
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.
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.