Beck's Petrel vs Antarctic Petrel
Pseudobulweria becki comparé à Thalassoica antarctica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Beck's Petrel | Antarctic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Pseudobulweria becki | Thalassoica antarctica |
| Ordre | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Famille | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Statut de conservation | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 47,6 cm (18.7 in) | 59,2 cm (23.3 in) |
| Poids | 185,0 g (6.53 oz) | 658,3333333333334 g (23.22 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Critically Endangered
Beck's Petrel
Least Concern
Antarctic Petrel
About These Birds
Beck's Petrel
29 cm. Small; dark brown above and on breast; white belly. Critically Endangered; known from only two specimens collected 1928–1929 in the Solomon Islands and Bismarck Sea. No confirmed breeding site. Possibly nests on remote Pacific islands; one of the world's least-known birds.
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.