Cory's Shearwater vs Balearic Shearwater
Calonectris borealis comparé à Puffinus mauretanicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Cory's Shearwater | Balearic Shearwater |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Calonectris borealis | Puffinus mauretanicus |
| Ordre | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Famille | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 69,4 cm (27.3 in) | 48,4 cm (19.1 in) |
| Poids | 787,5 g (27.78 oz) | 514,8 g (18.16 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Cory's Shearwater
Critically Endangered
Balearic Shearwater
About These Birds
Cory's Shearwater
46–56 cm, wingspan 112–126 cm. Large shearwater; greyish-brown above with yellowish bill; white below with pale underwing. Breeds Macaronesia (Azores, Canaries, Madeira). Migrates across Atlantic to South Atlantic wintering grounds. Feeds on fish and squid; follows fishing vessels.
Balearic Shearwater
30–38 cm. Brown above; variably dirty-white to brown below; often shows brown smudging on flanks. Breeds only Balearic Islands, Spain. Critically Endangered with fewer than 3,000 pairs; faces extinction. Migrates to NE Atlantic; threatened by predators, fishing bycatch, and tourist development.