Antarctic Prion vs Cape Verde Petrel

Pachyptila desolata comparado com Pterodroma feae

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo Antarctic Prion Cape Verde Petrel
Nome científico Pachyptila desolata Pterodroma feae
Ordem Procellariiformes Procellariiformes
Família Procellariidae Procellariidae
Estado de conservação Least Concern Near Threatened
Comprimento
Envergadura 36,5 cm (14.4 in) 51,0 cm (20.1 in)
Peso 149,0 g (5.26 oz) 303,0 g (10.69 oz)
Dieta -- --
Tamanho da postura 1 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partilhados

Nenhum

Antarctic Prion only

Cape Verde Petrel only

Nenhum

Estado de conservação

Least Concern

Antarctic Prion

Near Threatened

Cape Verde Petrel

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.

Cape Verde Petrel

33–37 cm. Grey-brown above with pale grey rump; white underparts with dark partial breast smudge. Breeds Cape Verde Islands; ranges across Atlantic Ocean. Closely related to Desertas and Zino's petrels; Vulnerable. Visits colonies only at night; feeds on squid and fish.

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