Scopoli's Shearwater vs Atlantic Petrel

Calonectris diomedea comparé à Pterodroma incerta

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Scopoli's Shearwater Atlantic Petrel
Nom scientifique Calonectris diomedea Pterodroma incerta
Ordre Procellariiformes Procellariiformes
Famille Procellariidae Procellariidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Endangered
Longueur
Envergure 68,8 cm (27.1 in) 63,6 cm (25.0 in)
Poids 707,0 g (24.94 oz) 515,0 g (18.17 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 1 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Aucun(e)

Scopoli's Shearwater only

Aucun(e)

Atlantic Petrel only

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Scopoli's Shearwater

Endangered

Atlantic Petrel

About These Birds

Scopoli's Shearwater

45–56 cm, wingspan 112–122 cm. Large; brown-grey above with yellow bill; white below. Breeds Mediterranean islands; migrates to Atlantic. Formerly lumped with Cory's Shearwater; distinguished by smaller size and more restricted breeding range. Feeds on fish and squid.

Atlantic Petrel

43 cm, wingspan 104 cm. Large; dark brown above with pale belly and dusky breast-band creating hooded appearance. Breeds Tristan da Cunha and Gough Island; ranges into south Atlantic and Indian Ocean. Endangered; threatened by introduced predators and longline fisheries.

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