Antarctic Prion vs MacGillivray's Prion
Pachyptila desolata comparado com Pachyptila macgillivrayi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Antarctic Prion | MacGillivray's Prion |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Pachyptila desolata | Pachyptila macgillivrayi |
| Ordem | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Família | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 36,5 cm (14.4 in) | 38,6 cm (15.2 in) |
| Peso | 149,0 g (5.26 oz) | 162,5 g (5.73 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservação
Least Concern
Antarctic Prion
Critically Endangered
MacGillivray's Prion
About These Birds
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.
MacGillivray's Prion
25–27 cm. Medium-billed prion intermediate between Broad-billed and Fairy prions; pale blue-grey with dark M-mark. Breeds St. Paul and Amsterdam islands in southern Indian Ocean. Very restricted range; feeds on zooplankton and small crustaceans at sea surface.