Cape Petrel vs Antarctic Prion

Daption capense 比較対象 Pachyptila desolata

Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Cape Petrel Antarctic Prion
学名 Daption capense Pachyptila desolata
Procellariiformes Procellariiformes
Procellariidae Procellariidae
保全状況 Least Concern Least Concern
体長
翼開長 50.0 cm (19.7 in) 36.5 cm (14.4 in)
体重 444.6666666666667 g (15.69 oz) 149.0 g (5.26 oz)
食性 -- --
一腹卵数 1 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

共通生息地

None

Cape Petrel only

None

Antarctic Prion only

保全状況

Least Concern

Cape Petrel

Least Concern

Antarctic Prion

About These Birds

Cape Petrel

38–40 cm, wingspan 81–91 cm. Unmistakable chequered black-and-white plumage with two white wing patches. Abundant in the Southern Ocean; breeds on Antarctic and subantarctic cliff ledges. Follows ships avidly; feeds on krill, fish, and offal. One of the most commonly seen Antarctic seabirds.

Antarctic Prion

25–28 cm, wingspan 58–66 cm. Classic prion pattern: pale blue-grey, white below, bold dark M across upperwing. Medium-broad bill. Most abundant and widespread prion; breeds South Georgia, Heard, Kerguelen, Macquarie. Feeds on crustaceans; makes deep dives compared to congeners.

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