Markham's Storm-petrel vs Least Storm-petrel
Hydrobates markhami comparé à Hydrobates microsoma
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Markham's Storm-petrel | Least Storm-petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Hydrobates markhami | Hydrobates microsoma |
| Ordre | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Famille | Hydrobatidae | Hydrobatidae |
| Statut de conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 34,2 cm (13.5 in) | 23,8 cm (9.4 in) |
| Poids | 53,0 g (1.87 oz) | 18,0 g (0.63 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Near Threatened
Markham's Storm-petrel
Least Concern
Least Storm-petrel
About These Birds
Markham's Storm-petrel
Markham's Storm-petrel, 22–23 cm, is a large all-dark storm-petrel breeding in the Atacama Desert of Chile and Peru — one of the few seabirds to nest in desert habitat far from the coast. Poorly known. Near Threatened. Pelagic over the Humboldt Current and cold eastern South Pacific waters.
Least Storm-petrel
World's smallest seabird at 13–15 cm. Sooty-black with white rump; short rounded wings. Breeds Baja California islands; ranges offshore in eastern Pacific to Ecuador. Feeds on zooplankton and small fish by pattering on the surface. Nocturnal at breeding colonies; Near Threatened.