Bannerman's Shearwater vs Antarctic Petrel
Puffinus bannermani comparé à Thalassoica antarctica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Bannerman's Shearwater | Antarctic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Puffinus bannermani | Thalassoica antarctica |
| Ordre | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Famille | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Statut de conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 41,6 cm (16.4 in) | 59,2 cm (23.3 in) |
| Poids | 192,8 g (6.80 oz) | 658,3333333333334 g (23.22 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Statut de conservation
Endangered
Bannerman's Shearwater
Least Concern
Antarctic Petrel
About These Birds
Bannerman's Shearwater
30 cm. Dark above; white below with dark vent and undertail. Breeds Bonin (Ogasawara) Islands and Volcano Islands, Japan. Endangered; very small population threatened by rats. Closely related to Newell's Shearwater; ranges in north Pacific.
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.