Band-rumped Storm-petrel vs Ainley's Storm-petrel

Hydrobates castro comparé à Hydrobates cheimomnestes

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Attribut Band-rumped Storm-petrel Ainley's Storm-petrel
Nom scientifique Hydrobates castro Hydrobates cheimomnestes
Ordre Procellariiformes Procellariiformes
Famille Hydrobatidae Hydrobatidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Vulnerable
Longueur
Envergure 30,1 cm (11.9 in) 30,1 cm (11.9 in)
Poids 49,25 g (1.74 oz) 41,15 g (1.45 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 1 1
Population Trend

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Band-rumped Storm-petrel

Vulnerable

Ainley's Storm-petrel

About These Birds

Band-rumped Storm-petrel

Band-rumped Storm-petrel, 19–21 cm, breeds on Atlantic and Pacific volcanic islands including the Azores, Canaries, and Galápagos. Sooty brown with a white rump band; similar to Leach's but straighter wingtips and steadier flight. Multiple cryptic species may be involved. Planktivore; widespread pelagic.

Ainley's Storm-petrel

Ainley's Storm-petrel, 19–21 cm, is a recently described species breeding on the Channel Islands off California, present in winter — unusual among storm-petrels which typically breed in summer. Dark overall, white rump with central grey stripe. Vulnerable; small population and restricted range.

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