Least Storm-petrel vs Swinhoe's Storm-petrel
Hydrobates microsoma comparé à Hydrobates monorhis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Least Storm-petrel | Swinhoe's Storm-petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Hydrobates microsoma | Hydrobates monorhis |
| Ordre | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Famille | Hydrobatidae | Hydrobatidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 23,8 cm (9.4 in) | 30,5 cm (12.0 in) |
| Poids | 18,0 g (0.63 oz) | 39,55 g (1.40 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Least Storm-petrel
Near Threatened
Swinhoe's Storm-petrel
About These Birds
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.
Swinhoe's Storm-petrel
Swinhoe's Storm-petrel, 19–20 cm, breeds on small islands off Korea and in the western North Pacific, wintering in the Indian Ocean. Entirely dark sooty brown with a forked tail and white rump largely hidden. Long-distance migrant crossing two oceans. Planktivore; poorly studied due to nocturnal, crevice-nesting habits.