Large Saint Helena Petrel vs Antarctic Petrel

Pterodroma rupinarum dibandingkan dengan Thalassoica antarctica

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Atribut Large Saint Helena Petrel Antarctic Petrel
Nama Ilmiah Pterodroma rupinarum Thalassoica antarctica
Ordo Procellariiformes Procellariiformes
Famili Procellariidae Procellariidae
Status Konservasi Extinct Least Concern
Panjang
Rentang Sayap 59,2 cm (23.3 in)
Berat 658,3333333333334 g (23.22 oz)
Diet -- --
Ukuran Sarang -- 1
Population Trend

Status Konservasi

Extinct

Large Saint Helena Petrel

Least Concern

Antarctic Petrel

About These Birds

Large Saint Helena Petrel

Extinct; known only from subfossil bones found on St. Helena. Medium-large petrel that went extinct within the last few centuries, likely due to human settlement, habitat destruction, and introduced predators. Related to living Pterodroma species; part of the endemic St. Helena avifauna.

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.

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