Ashy Storm-petrel vs Black Storm-petrel
Hydrobates homochroa comparé à Hydrobates melania
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Ashy Storm-petrel | Black Storm-petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Hydrobates homochroa | Hydrobates melania |
| Ordre | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Famille | Hydrobatidae | Hydrobatidae |
| Statut de conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 26,6 cm (10.5 in) | 34,4 cm (13.5 in) |
| Poids | 36,333333333333336 g (1.28 oz) | 66,19999999999999 g (2.34 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Statut de conservation
Endangered
Ashy Storm-petrel
Least Concern
Black Storm-petrel
About These Birds
Ashy Storm-petrel
Ashy Storm-petrel, 19–21 cm, is restricted to the California Current of the eastern Pacific; breeding on Channel Islands and the Farallon Islands. Entirely ashy brown without white rump — uncommon among storm-petrels. Endangered; less than 10,000 individuals; threatened by light pollution and introduced predators.
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.