Mascarene Petrel vs Antarctic Petrel
Pseudobulweria aterrima comparé à Thalassoica antarctica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Mascarene Petrel | Antarctic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Pseudobulweria aterrima | Thalassoica antarctica |
| Ordre | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Famille | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Statut de conservation | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 50,6 cm (19.9 in) | 59,2 cm (23.3 in) |
| Poids | 220,66666666666666 g (7.78 oz) | 658,3333333333334 g (23.22 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Critically Endangered
Mascarene Petrel
Least Concern
Antarctic Petrel
About These Birds
Mascarene Petrel
35–36 cm. All-black petrel with hooked bill. Critically Endangered; breeds only Réunion Island; fewer than 250 adults estimated. One of the rarest seabirds. Threatened by introduced predators and light attraction; known mainly from bones and very occasional sightings at sea.
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.