Fiji Petrel vs Antarctic Petrel
Pseudobulweria macgillivrayi comparé à Thalassoica antarctica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Fiji Petrel | Antarctic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Pseudobulweria macgillivrayi | Thalassoica antarctica |
| Ordre | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Famille | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Statut de conservation | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 40,8 cm (16.1 in) | 59,2 cm (23.3 in) |
| Poids | 132,5 g (4.67 oz) | 658,3333333333334 g (23.22 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Critically Endangered
Fiji Petrel
Least Concern
Antarctic Petrel
About These Birds
Fiji Petrel
30 cm. Small dark petrel; all dark brown with slightly paler chin. Critically Endangered; only one confirmed breeding record from Gau Island, Fiji. Fewer than 50 known sightings total. Possibly nests in highland forest burrows; one of the rarest and least-known petrels.
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.