Grey-backed Storm-petrel vs Wilson's Storm-petrel

Garrodia nereis 비교 대상 Oceanites oceanicus

Side-by-Side Comparison

속성 Grey-backed Storm-petrel Wilson's Storm-petrel
학명 Garrodia nereis Oceanites oceanicus
Procellariiformes Procellariiformes
Oceanitidae Oceanitidae
보전 상태 Least Concern Least Concern
체장
날개 폭 25.0 cm (9.8 in) 29.4 cm (11.6 in)
체중 32.5 g (1.15 oz) 37.5 g (1.32 oz)
식성 -- --
산란 수 1 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

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Grey-backed Storm-petrel only

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보전 상태

Least Concern

Grey-backed Storm-petrel

Least Concern

Wilson's Storm-petrel

About These Birds

Grey-backed Storm-petrel

Grey-backed Storm-petrel, 16–19 cm, breeds on sub-Antarctic islands across the Southern Ocean from Tristan da Cunha to the Antipodes. Pale grey back and rump distinguishes it from most other storm-petrels. Planktivore; flutters low over the sea surface picking up zooplankton.

Wilson's Storm-petrel

Wilson's Storm-petrel, 15–19 cm, wingspan 38–42 cm, may be the world's most abundant bird with billions breeding on Antarctic and sub-Antarctic islands. Dark brown with white rump, yellow-webbed feet dangling below body while 'walking' on water surface. Planktivore; skims copepods and krill. Circumglobal migrant.

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