European Storm-petrel vs Townsend's Storm-petrel
Hydrobates pelagicus comparé à Hydrobates socorroensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | European Storm-petrel | Townsend's Storm-petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Hydrobates pelagicus | Hydrobates socorroensis |
| Ordre | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Famille | Hydrobatidae | Hydrobatidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 23,8 cm (9.4 in) | 30,1 cm (11.9 in) |
| Poids | 26,5 g (0.93 oz) | 33,2 g (1.17 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
European Storm-petrel
Endangered
Townsend's Storm-petrel
About These Birds
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.
Townsend's Storm-petrel
Townsend's Storm-petrel, 19–21 cm, breeds on Guadalupe and San Benedicto Islands off western Mexico. Recently split from Leach's Storm-petrel. Forked white rump, dark overall. Pelagic in eastern Pacific; planktivore. Conservation status uncertain; threatened by introduced predators at small nesting island colonies.