Zino's Petrel vs Antarctic Petrel
Pterodroma madeira comparé à Thalassoica antarctica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Zino's Petrel | Antarctic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Pterodroma madeira | Thalassoica antarctica |
| Ordre | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Famille | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Statut de conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 50,6 cm (19.9 in) | 59,2 cm (23.3 in) |
| Poids | 227,5 g (8.02 oz) | 658,3333333333334 g (23.22 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Statut de conservation
Endangered
Zino's Petrel
Least Concern
Antarctic Petrel
About These Birds
Zino's Petrel
33–36 cm. Small gadfly petrel; grey-brown above with white underparts and partial dark breast-band. Critically Endangered; breeds only on Madeira's high central mountains (fewer than 65 pairs). Threatened by light pollution, introduced predators. Long-distance migrations to Atlantic.
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.