Persian Shearwater vs Antarctic Petrel
Puffinus persicus comparado com Thalassoica antarctica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Persian Shearwater | Antarctic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Puffinus persicus | Thalassoica antarctica |
| Ordem | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Família | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 39,2 cm (15.4 in) | 59,2 cm (23.3 in) |
| Peso | 194,0 g (6.84 oz) | 658,3333333333334 g (23.22 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Estado de conservação
Least Concern
Persian Shearwater
Least Concern
Antarctic Petrel
About These Birds
Persian Shearwater
30–32 cm. Dark brown above; white below with dark smudging on flanks and vent. Breeds islands in the Arabian Sea and Persian Gulf region. Ranges in NW Indian Ocean; poorly studied. Closely related to Audubon's Shearwater complex; feeds on fish and squid.
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.