Southern Giant Petrel vs Atlantic Petrel
Macronectes giganteus comparé à Pterodroma incerta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Southern Giant Petrel | Atlantic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Macronectes giganteus | Pterodroma incerta |
| Ordre | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Famille | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 98,7 cm (38.9 in) | 63,6 cm (25.0 in) |
| Poids | 4425,0 g (156.09 oz) | 515,0 g (18.17 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Southern Giant Petrel only
Aucun(e)
Atlantic Petrel only
Aucun(e)
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Southern Giant Petrel
Endangered
Atlantic Petrel
About These Birds
Southern Giant Petrel
86–99 cm, wingspan 185–205 cm; largest procellariid. Bill massive, pale horn with greenish tip. Two morphs: brown-and-white and rare all-white. Breeds Antarctic and subantarctic islands; ranges widely in Southern Ocean. Scavenges carrion and kills penguins; dominant at seal carcasses.
Atlantic Petrel
43 cm, wingspan 104 cm. Large; dark brown above with pale belly and dusky breast-band creating hooded appearance. Breeds Tristan da Cunha and Gough Island; ranges into south Atlantic and Indian Ocean. Endangered; threatened by introduced predators and longline fisheries.