Phoenix Petrel vs Antarctic Petrel
Pterodroma alba comparado com Thalassoica antarctica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Phoenix Petrel | Antarctic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Pterodroma alba | Thalassoica antarctica |
| Ordem | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Família | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Estado de conservação | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 53,2 cm (20.9 in) | 59,2 cm (23.3 in) |
| Peso | 279,0 g (9.84 oz) | 658,3333333333334 g (23.22 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Estado de conservação
Vulnerable
Phoenix Petrel
Least Concern
Antarctic Petrel
About These Birds
Phoenix Petrel
35–37 cm. Polymorphic; pale morph pale grey with white underparts; dark morph all brown. Breeds Phoenix and Line Islands, French Polynesia. Ranges widely in tropical Pacific. Near Threatened; introduced predators threaten island colonies. Feeds on squid and fish.
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.