Cape Petrel vs Antarctic Prion

Daption capense comparé à Pachyptila desolata

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Cape Petrel Antarctic Prion
Nom scientifique Daption capense Pachyptila desolata
Ordre Procellariiformes Procellariiformes
Famille Procellariidae Procellariidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 50,0 cm (19.7 in) 36,5 cm (14.4 in)
Poids 444,6666666666667 g (15.69 oz) 149,0 g (5.26 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 1 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Aucun(e)

Cape Petrel only

Aucun(e)

Antarctic Prion only

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Cape Petrel

Least Concern

Antarctic Prion

About These Birds

Cape Petrel

38–40 cm, wingspan 81–91 cm. Unmistakable chequered black-and-white plumage with two white wing patches. Abundant in the Southern Ocean; breeds on Antarctic and subantarctic cliff ledges. Follows ships avidly; feeds on krill, fish, and offal. One of the most commonly seen Antarctic seabirds.

Antarctic Prion

25–28 cm, wingspan 58–66 cm. Classic prion pattern: pale blue-grey, white below, bold dark M across upperwing. Medium-broad bill. Most abundant and widespread prion; breeds South Georgia, Heard, Kerguelen, Macquarie. Feeds on crustaceans; makes deep dives compared to congeners.

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