Magellanic Diving-petrel vs Antarctic Petrel
Pelecanoides magellani comparado com Thalassoica antarctica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Magellanic Diving-petrel | Antarctic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Pelecanoides magellani | Thalassoica antarctica |
| Ordem | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Família | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 25,1 cm (9.9 in) | 59,2 cm (23.3 in) |
| Peso | 149,25 g (5.26 oz) | 658,3333333333334 g (23.22 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservação
Least Concern
Magellanic Diving-petrel
Least Concern
Antarctic Petrel
About These Birds
Magellanic Diving-petrel
20–24 cm. Dark above, white below; narrow white tips to secondary feathers. Breeds southern Chile and Argentina (Strait of Magellan and Falklands). Year-round resident in coastal cold waters. Feeds on fish and crustaceans by pursuit-diving; nests in burrows on coastal islands.
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.