MacGillivray's Prion vs Antarctic Petrel
Pachyptila macgillivrayi comparé à Thalassoica antarctica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | MacGillivray's Prion | Antarctic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Pachyptila macgillivrayi | Thalassoica antarctica |
| Ordre | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Famille | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Statut de conservation | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 38,6 cm (15.2 in) | 59,2 cm (23.3 in) |
| Poids | 162,5 g (5.73 oz) | 658,3333333333334 g (23.22 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Statut de conservation
Critically Endangered
MacGillivray's Prion
Least Concern
Antarctic Petrel
About These Birds
MacGillivray's Prion
25–27 cm. Medium-billed prion intermediate between Broad-billed and Fairy prions; pale blue-grey with dark M-mark. Breeds St. Paul and Amsterdam islands in southern Indian Ocean. Very restricted range; feeds on zooplankton and small crustaceans at sea surface.
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.