Yelkouan Shearwater vs Antarctic Petrel
Puffinus yelkouan comparado com Thalassoica antarctica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Yelkouan Shearwater | Antarctic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Puffinus yelkouan | Thalassoica antarctica |
| Ordem | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Família | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Estado de conservação | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 45,8 cm (18.0 in) | 59,2 cm (23.3 in) |
| Peso | 422,5 g (14.90 oz) | 658,3333333333334 g (23.22 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservação
Vulnerable
Yelkouan Shearwater
Least Concern
Antarctic Petrel
About These Birds
Yelkouan Shearwater
30–38 cm. Brown-black above, white below; similar to Manx but darker with brown flanks and dusky undertail. Breeds Mediterranean islands and coasts. Non-breeding range in eastern Mediterranean and Black Sea. Vulnerable; threatened by introduced predators and light pollution. 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.