Great Shearwater vs Magellanic Diving-petrel
Ardenna gravis comparé à Pelecanoides magellani
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Great Shearwater | Magellanic Diving-petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Ardenna gravis | Pelecanoides magellani |
| Ordre | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Famille | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 63,6 cm (25.0 in) | 25,1 cm (9.9 in) |
| Poids | 832,5 g (29.37 oz) | 149,25 g (5.26 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Aucun(e)
Great Shearwater only
Magellanic Diving-petrel only
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Great Shearwater
Least Concern
Magellanic Diving-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.
Magellanic Diving-petrel
20–24 cm. Dark above, white below; narrow white tips to secondary feathers. Breeds southern Chile and Argentina (Strait of Magellan and Falklands). Year-round resident in coastal cold waters. Feeds on fish and crustaceans by pursuit-diving; nests in burrows on coastal islands.