White-bellied Storm-petrel vs Grey-backed Storm-petrel

Fregetta grallaria comparé à Garrodia nereis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut White-bellied Storm-petrel Grey-backed Storm-petrel
Nom scientifique Fregetta grallaria Garrodia nereis
Ordre Procellariiformes Procellariiformes
Famille Oceanitidae Oceanitidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 33,7 cm (13.3 in) 25,0 cm (9.8 in)
Poids 53,9 g (1.90 oz) 32,5 g (1.15 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 1 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

White-bellied Storm-petrel only

Aucun(e)

Grey-backed Storm-petrel only

Aucun(e)

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

White-bellied Storm-petrel

Least Concern

Grey-backed Storm-petrel

About These Birds

White-bellied Storm-petrel

White-bellied Storm-petrel, 18–21 cm, breeds on sub-Antarctic and South Atlantic islands; pelagic across the Southern Ocean in winter. White belly contrasts with dark breast band and dark upperparts; pale at base of rump. Planktivore; patters over sea surface. Often seen in the company of Wilson's Storm-petrel.

Grey-backed Storm-petrel

Grey-backed Storm-petrel, 16–19 cm, breeds on sub-Antarctic islands across the Southern Ocean from Tristan da Cunha to the Antipodes. Pale grey back and rump distinguishes it from most other storm-petrels. Planktivore; flutters low over the sea surface picking up zooplankton.

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