Hutton's Shearwater vs Antarctic Petrel
Puffinus huttoni comparado con Thalassoica antarctica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Hutton's Shearwater | Antarctic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Puffinus huttoni | Thalassoica antarctica |
| Orden | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Familia | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Estado de conservación | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 41,8 cm (16.5 in) | 59,2 cm (23.3 in) |
| Peso | 345,4166666666667 g (12.18 oz) | 658,3333333333334 g (23.22 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservación
Endangered
Hutton's Shearwater
Least Concern
Antarctic Petrel
About These Birds
Hutton's Shearwater
38 cm. Dark above; white below; larger than Fluttering Shearwater. Breeds only in alpine zone of Kaikoura Ranges, South Island, New Zealand. Endangered; very restricted inland breeding range unique among shearwaters; feeds at sea in Tasman Sea and off south Australia.
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.