Fluttering Shearwater vs Antarctic Petrel
Puffinus gavia comparé à Thalassoica antarctica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Fluttering Shearwater | Antarctic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Puffinus gavia | Thalassoica antarctica |
| Ordre | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Famille | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 39,6 cm (15.6 in) | 59,2 cm (23.3 in) |
| Poids | 267,6666666666667 g (9.44 oz) | 658,3333333333334 g (23.22 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Aucun(e)
Fluttering Shearwater only
Antarctic Petrel only
Aucun(e)
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Fluttering Shearwater
Least Concern
Antarctic Petrel
About These Birds
Fluttering Shearwater
33 cm. Dark brown above; white below; relatively short-tailed. Breeds New Zealand North Island coast; non-breeding range restricted to Tasman Sea and nearby waters. Sedentary compared to most shearwaters; feeds on fish and squid. Near Threatened due to small range.
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.