Flesh-footed Shearwater vs Rapa Shearwater
Ardenna carneipes comparé à Puffinus myrtae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Flesh-footed Shearwater | Rapa Shearwater |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Ardenna carneipes | Puffinus myrtae |
| Ordre | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Famille | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Statut de conservation | Near Threatened | Critically Endangered |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 62,0 cm (24.4 in) | 48,2 cm (19.0 in) |
| Poids | 649,0 g (22.89 oz) | 237,5 g (8.38 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Near Threatened
Flesh-footed Shearwater
Critically Endangered
Rapa 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.
Rapa Shearwater
30–33 cm. Dark above; white below. Breeds Rapa Island (French Polynesia). Critically Endangered with a very small population on a single island. Poorly known; threatened by introduced predators. Ranges in central south Pacific; one of the rarest shearwaters.