Ainley's Storm-petrel vs Swinhoe's Storm-petrel

Hydrobates cheimomnestes comparé à Hydrobates monorhis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Ainley's Storm-petrel Swinhoe's Storm-petrel
Nom scientifique Hydrobates cheimomnestes Hydrobates monorhis
Ordre Procellariiformes Procellariiformes
Famille Hydrobatidae Hydrobatidae
Statut de conservation Vulnerable Near Threatened
Longueur
Envergure 30,1 cm (11.9 in) 30,5 cm (12.0 in)
Poids 41,15 g (1.45 oz) 39,55 g (1.40 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 1 1
Population Trend

Statut de conservation

Vulnerable

Ainley's Storm-petrel

Near Threatened

Swinhoe's Storm-petrel

About These Birds

Ainley's Storm-petrel

Ainley's Storm-petrel, 19–21 cm, is a recently described species breeding on the Channel Islands off California, present in winter — unusual among storm-petrels which typically breed in summer. Dark overall, white rump with central grey stripe. Vulnerable; small population and restricted range.

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.

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