Henderson Petrel vs Atlantic Petrel

Pterodroma atrata comparé à Pterodroma incerta

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Henderson Petrel Atlantic Petrel
Nom scientifique Pterodroma atrata Pterodroma incerta
Ordre Procellariiformes Procellariiformes
Famille Procellariidae Procellariidae
Statut de conservation Endangered Endangered
Longueur
Envergure 59,0 cm (23.2 in) 63,6 cm (25.0 in)
Poids 320,0 g (11.29 oz) 515,0 g (18.17 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 1 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Aucun(e)

Henderson Petrel only

Atlantic Petrel only

Statut de conservation

Endangered

Henderson Petrel

Endangered

Atlantic Petrel

About These Birds

Henderson Petrel

36–38 cm. All-dark gadfly petrel; sooty-brown with slightly paler primary patch below. Breeds Henderson Island (Pitcairn Islands). Endangered; population estimated at 5,000–10,000 pairs but vulnerable to introduced rats. Ranges in South Pacific; feeds at night on squid.

Atlantic Petrel

43 cm, wingspan 104 cm. Large; dark brown above with pale belly and dusky breast-band creating hooded appearance. Breeds Tristan da Cunha and Gough Island; ranges into south Atlantic and Indian Ocean. Endangered; threatened by introduced predators and longline fisheries.

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