Cory's Shearwater vs Antarctic Petrel

Calonectris borealis comparé à Thalassoica antarctica

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Cory's Shearwater Antarctic Petrel
Nom scientifique Calonectris borealis Thalassoica antarctica
Ordre Procellariiformes Procellariiformes
Famille Procellariidae Procellariidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 69,4 cm (27.3 in) 59,2 cm (23.3 in)
Poids 787,5 g (27.78 oz) 658,3333333333334 g (23.22 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 1 1
Population Trend

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Cory's Shearwater

Least Concern

Antarctic Petrel

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.

Antarctic Petrel

40–46 cm, wingspan 100–110 cm. Striking chocolate-brown and white pattern; only member of its genus. Breeds solely in Antarctica on cliff ledges; among the most southerly-nesting birds. Feeds on fish and krill beneath pack ice. Returns to colonies in October; one of the most abundant Antarctic seabirds.

More Birds to Explore

Explore the Nature FYI Family