White-bellied Storm-petrel vs Wilson's Storm-petrel

Fregetta grallaria comparé à Oceanites oceanicus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut White-bellied Storm-petrel Wilson's Storm-petrel
Nom scientifique Fregetta grallaria Oceanites oceanicus
Ordre Procellariiformes Procellariiformes
Famille Oceanitidae Oceanitidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 33,7 cm (13.3 in) 29,4 cm (11.6 in)
Poids 53,9 g (1.90 oz) 37,5 g (1.32 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 1 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Aucun(e)

White-bellied Storm-petrel only

Wilson's Storm-petrel only

Aucun(e)

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

White-bellied Storm-petrel

Least Concern

Wilson's 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.

Wilson's Storm-petrel

Wilson's Storm-petrel, 15–19 cm, wingspan 38–42 cm, may be the world's most abundant bird with billions breeding on Antarctic and sub-Antarctic islands. Dark brown with white rump, yellow-webbed feet dangling below body while 'walking' on water surface. Planktivore; skims copepods and krill. Circumglobal migrant.

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