Flesh-footed Shearwater vs Antarctic Petrel
Ardenna carneipes comparé à Thalassoica antarctica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Flesh-footed Shearwater | Antarctic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Ardenna carneipes | Thalassoica antarctica |
| Ordre | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Famille | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Statut de conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 62,0 cm (24.4 in) | 59,2 cm (23.3 in) |
| Poids | 649,0 g (22.89 oz) | 658,3333333333334 g (23.22 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Near Threatened
Flesh-footed Shearwater
Least Concern
Antarctic Petrel
About These Birds
Flesh-footed Shearwater
41–45 cm, wingspan 99–107 cm. All-dark sooty-brown with pale flesh-coloured feet and yellowish bill base. Breeds southern Indian Ocean islands and SW Australia; ranges to North Pacific. Near Threatened; bycatch concern. Feeds on fish and squid; follows fishing vessels.
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.