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

Garrodia nereis comparado com Oceanites oceanicus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo Grey-backed Storm-petrel Wilson's Storm-petrel
Nome científico Garrodia nereis Oceanites oceanicus
Ordem Procellariiformes Procellariiformes
Família Oceanitidae Oceanitidae
Estado de conservação Least Concern Least Concern
Comprimento
Envergadura 25,0 cm (9.8 in) 29,4 cm (11.6 in)
Peso 32,5 g (1.15 oz) 37,5 g (1.32 oz)
Dieta -- --
Tamanho da postura 1 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partilhados

Nenhum

Grey-backed Storm-petrel only

Wilson's Storm-petrel only

Nenhum

Estado de conservação

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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