Great Shearwater vs Providence Petrel

Ardenna gravis в сравнении с Pterodroma solandri

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Great Shearwater Providence Petrel
Научное название Ardenna gravis Pterodroma solandri
Отряд Procellariiformes Procellariiformes
Семейство Procellariidae Procellariidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 63,6 cm (25.0 in) 59,8 cm (23.5 in)
Масса 832,5 g (29.37 oz) 480,3333333333333 g (16.94 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 1 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Great Shearwater only

Нет

Providence Petrel only

Охранный статус

Least Concern

Great Shearwater

Least Concern

Providence Petrel

About These Birds

Great Shearwater

43–51 cm, wingspan 105–122 cm. Large; dark brown above with white underparts, dark cap, and distinctive scaly pattern on upperwing. Breeds Tristan da Cunha, Gough, and Falklands; migrates to North Atlantic. Feeds on fish and squid; spectacular post-breeding migration past UK coasts.

Providence Petrel

40 cm, wingspan 96–100 cm. Dark brown overall with pale forehead; underwing shows white flash at base of primaries. Breeds Lord Howe Island; migrates to North Pacific after breeding. Feeds on squid and fish; populations recovering after predator control on Lord Howe.

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