Great Shearwater vs Magenta Petrel
Ardenna gravis comparé à Pterodroma magentae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Great Shearwater | Magenta Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Ardenna gravis | Pterodroma magentae |
| Ordre | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Famille | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 63,6 cm (25.0 in) | 61,2 cm (24.1 in) |
| Poids | 832,5 g (29.37 oz) | 487,5 g (17.20 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Great Shearwater
Critically Endangered
Magenta 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.
Magenta Petrel
38–42 cm. Large dark-rumped petrel; brown above with pale forehead and whitish underparts. Critically Endangered; rediscovered in 1978 on Chatham Islands. Fewer than 150 known pairs; threatened by introduced predators and road lighting. Feeds on squid and fish at sea.