Providence Petrel vs Antarctic Petrel
Pterodroma solandri comparé à Thalassoica antarctica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Providence Petrel | Antarctic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Pterodroma solandri | Thalassoica antarctica |
| Ordre | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Famille | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 59,8 cm (23.5 in) | 59,2 cm (23.3 in) |
| Poids | 480,3333333333333 g (16.94 oz) | 658,3333333333334 g (23.22 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Aucun(e)
Providence Petrel only
Antarctic Petrel only
Aucun(e)
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Providence Petrel
Least Concern
Antarctic Petrel
About These Birds
Providence Petrel
40 cm, wingspan 96–100 cm. Dark brown overall with pale forehead; underwing shows white flash at base of primaries. Breeds Lord Howe Island; migrates to North Pacific after breeding. Feeds on squid and fish; populations recovering after predator control on Lord Howe.
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.