Flesh-footed Shearwater vs Great Shearwater
Ardenna carneipes comparé à Ardenna gravis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Flesh-footed Shearwater | Great Shearwater |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Ardenna carneipes | Ardenna gravis |
| Ordre | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Famille | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Statut de conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 62,0 cm (24.4 in) | 63,6 cm (25.0 in) |
| Poids | 649,0 g (22.89 oz) | 832,5 g (29.37 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Near Threatened
Flesh-footed Shearwater
Least Concern
Great Shearwater
About These Birds
Flesh-footed Shearwater
41–45 cm, wingspan 99–107 cm. All-dark sooty-brown with pale flesh-coloured feet and yellowish bill base. Breeds southern Indian Ocean islands and SW Australia; ranges to North Pacific. Near Threatened; bycatch concern. Feeds on fish and squid; follows fishing vessels.
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.