Great Shearwater vs Zino's Petrel
Ardenna gravis comparé à Pterodroma madeira
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Great Shearwater | Zino's Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Ardenna gravis | Pterodroma madeira |
| Ordre | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Famille | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 63,6 cm (25.0 in) | 50,6 cm (19.9 in) |
| Poids | 832,5 g (29.37 oz) | 227,5 g (8.02 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Great Shearwater
Endangered
Zino's 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.
Zino's Petrel
33–36 cm. Small gadfly petrel; grey-brown above with white underparts and partial dark breast-band. Critically Endangered; breeds only on Madeira's high central mountains (fewer than 65 pairs). Threatened by light pollution, introduced predators. Long-distance migrations to Atlantic.