Scopoli's Shearwater vs Antarctic Petrel
Calonectris diomedea comparé à Thalassoica antarctica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Scopoli's Shearwater | Antarctic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Calonectris diomedea | Thalassoica antarctica |
| Ordre | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Famille | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 68,8 cm (27.1 in) | 59,2 cm (23.3 in) |
| Poids | 707,0 g (24.94 oz) | 658,3333333333334 g (23.22 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Scopoli's Shearwater
Least Concern
Antarctic 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.
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.