Band-rumped Storm-petrel vs European Storm-petrel
Hydrobates castro comparé à Hydrobates pelagicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Band-rumped Storm-petrel | European Storm-petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Hydrobates castro | Hydrobates pelagicus |
| Ordre | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Famille | Hydrobatidae | Hydrobatidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 30,1 cm (11.9 in) | 23,8 cm (9.4 in) |
| Poids | 49,25 g (1.74 oz) | 26,5 g (0.93 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Band-rumped Storm-petrel
Least Concern
European 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.
European Storm-petrel
European Storm-petrel, 14–18 cm, wingspan 36–39 cm, is the smallest seabird in European waters, breeding in burrows and rock crevices on Atlantic islands from Iceland to the Mediterranean. Entirely sooty black with white rump. Strictly nocturnal at colonies. Planktivore; patters over wave surface picking up oil and plankton.