New Caledonian Storm-petrel vs Polynesian Storm-petrel

Fregetta lineata comparé à Nesofregetta fuliginosa

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut New Caledonian Storm-petrel Polynesian Storm-petrel
Nom scientifique Fregetta lineata Nesofregetta fuliginosa
Ordre Procellariiformes Procellariiformes
Famille Oceanitidae Oceanitidae
Statut de conservation Data Deficient Endangered
Longueur
Envergure 39,5 cm (15.6 in)
Poids 71,0 g (2.50 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée -- 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Aucun(e)

New Caledonian Storm-petrel only

Aucun(e)

Polynesian Storm-petrel only

Statut de conservation

Data Deficient

New Caledonian Storm-petrel

Endangered

Polynesian Storm-petrel

About These Birds

New Caledonian Storm-petrel

New Caledonian Storm-petrel, 18–20 cm, is an extremely poorly known species recorded only from around New Caledonia in the southwest Pacific. Until recently unconfirmed as a breeding species; a small colony was found in 2021. Morphology similar to Black-bellied Storm-petrel; conservation status under review.

Polynesian Storm-petrel

Polynesian Storm-petrel, 25–26 cm, is the largest storm-petrel, breeding on tropical Pacific islands from the Marquesas to the Cook Islands. Two morphs: dark and white-bellied. Flies with distinctive high bounding style. Vulnerable; predated by introduced rats and cats on nesting islands. Planktivore.

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