Atlantic Petrel vs Soft-plumaged Petrel
Pterodroma incerta comparé à Pterodroma mollis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Atlantic Petrel | Soft-plumaged Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Pterodroma incerta | Pterodroma mollis |
| Ordre | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Famille | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Statut de conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 63,6 cm (25.0 in) | 48,6 cm (19.1 in) |
| Poids | 515,0 g (18.17 oz) | 315,0 g (11.11 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Endangered
Atlantic Petrel
Least Concern
Soft-plumaged Petrel
About These Birds
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.
Soft-plumaged Petrel
32–37 cm, wingspan 83–95 cm. Grey above; white below with a distinctive dark partial breast-band and dark-streaked face. Breeds Tristan, Gough, and southern Indian Ocean islands. Ranges widely in Southern Ocean. Feeds on fish and squid; arcs steeply in strong winds.