Southern Giant Petrel vs Antarctic Prion

Macronectes giganteus comparado com Pachyptila desolata

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo Southern Giant Petrel Antarctic Prion
Nome científico Macronectes giganteus Pachyptila desolata
Ordem Procellariiformes Procellariiformes
Família Procellariidae Procellariidae
Estado de conservação Least Concern Least Concern
Comprimento
Envergadura 98,7 cm (38.9 in) 36,5 cm (14.4 in)
Peso 4425,0 g (156.09 oz) 149,0 g (5.26 oz)
Dieta -- --
Tamanho da postura 1 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partilhados

Southern Giant Petrel only

Antarctic Prion only

Nenhum

Estado de conservação

Least Concern

Southern Giant Petrel

Least Concern

Antarctic Prion

About These Birds

Southern Giant Petrel

86–99 cm, wingspan 185–205 cm; largest procellariid. Bill massive, pale horn with greenish tip. Two morphs: brown-and-white and rare all-white. Breeds Antarctic and subantarctic islands; ranges widely in Southern Ocean. Scavenges carrion and kills penguins; dominant at seal carcasses.

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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