Atlantic Petrel vs Antarctic Petrel
Pterodroma incerta comparado com Thalassoica antarctica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Atlantic Petrel | Antarctic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Pterodroma incerta | Thalassoica antarctica |
| Ordem | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Família | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Estado de conservação | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 63,6 cm (25.0 in) | 59,2 cm (23.3 in) |
| Peso | 515,0 g (18.17 oz) | 658,3333333333334 g (23.22 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
Nenhum
Atlantic Petrel only
Antarctic Petrel only
Nenhum
Estado de conservação
Endangered
Atlantic Petrel
Least Concern
Antarctic Petrel
About These Birds
Atlantic Petrel
43 cm, wingspan 104 cm. Large; dark brown above with pale belly and dusky breast-band creating hooded appearance. Breeds Tristan da Cunha and Gough Island; ranges into south Atlantic and Indian Ocean. Endangered; threatened by introduced predators and longline fisheries.
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.