Cape Verde Shearwater vs Antarctic Petrel
Calonectris edwardsii comparado com Thalassoica antarctica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Cape Verde Shearwater | Antarctic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Calonectris edwardsii | Thalassoica antarctica |
| Ordem | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Família | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Estado de conservação | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 61,8 cm (24.3 in) | 59,2 cm (23.3 in) |
| Peso | 470,0 g (16.58 oz) | 658,3333333333334 g (23.22 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Estado de conservação
Near Threatened
Cape Verde Shearwater
Least Concern
Antarctic Petrel
About These Birds
Cape Verde Shearwater
43–47 cm. Smaller than Cory's Shearwater; grey-brown above, white below with yellow bill. Breeds Cape Verde Islands. Migrates south through east Atlantic to south Atlantic and Indian Ocean. Near Threatened; threatened by introduced cats and rats; feeds on fish and squid.
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.