Magenta Petrel vs Antarctic Petrel
Pterodroma magentae comparado com Thalassoica antarctica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Magenta Petrel | Antarctic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Pterodroma magentae | Thalassoica antarctica |
| Ordem | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Família | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Estado de conservação | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 61,2 cm (24.1 in) | 59,2 cm (23.3 in) |
| Peso | 487,5 g (17.20 oz) | 658,3333333333334 g (23.22 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservação
Critically Endangered
Magenta Petrel
Least Concern
Antarctic Petrel
About These Birds
Magenta Petrel
38–42 cm. Large dark-rumped petrel; brown above with pale forehead and whitish underparts. Critically Endangered; rediscovered in 1978 on Chatham Islands. Fewer than 150 known pairs; threatened by introduced predators and road lighting. Feeds on squid and fish at sea.
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.