Southern Giant Petrel vs Antarctic Petrel
Macronectes giganteus comparé à Thalassoica antarctica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Southern Giant Petrel | Antarctic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Macronectes giganteus | Thalassoica antarctica |
| Ordre | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Famille | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 98,7 cm (38.9 in) | 59,2 cm (23.3 in) |
| Poids | 4425,0 g (156.09 oz) | 658,3333333333334 g (23.22 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Aucun(e)
Southern Giant Petrel only
Antarctic Petrel only
Aucun(e)
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Southern Giant Petrel
Least Concern
Antarctic 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.
Antarctic Petrel
40–46 cm, wingspan 100–110 cm. Striking chocolate-brown and white pattern; only member of its genus. Breeds solely in Antarctica on cliff ledges; among the most southerly-nesting birds. Feeds on fish and krill beneath pack ice. Returns to colonies in October; one of the most abundant Antarctic seabirds.