Band-rumped Storm-petrel vs Black Storm-petrel
Hydrobates castro comparé à Hydrobates melania
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Band-rumped Storm-petrel | Black Storm-petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Hydrobates castro | Hydrobates melania |
| Ordre | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Famille | Hydrobatidae | Hydrobatidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 30,1 cm (11.9 in) | 34,4 cm (13.5 in) |
| Poids | 49,25 g (1.74 oz) | 66,19999999999999 g (2.34 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Band-rumped Storm-petrel
Least Concern
Black 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.
Black Storm-petrel
Black Storm-petrel, 22–23 cm, is the largest entirely dark storm-petrel of the eastern Pacific, breeding on San Benito Islands and Coronado Islands off Baja California. Deeply forked tail; languid, loping flight distinctive among storm-petrels. Planktivore and piscivore. Near Threatened; small breeding population.