Wedge-tailed Shearwater vs Antarctic Prion

Ardenna pacifica в сравнении с Pachyptila desolata

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Wedge-tailed Shearwater Antarctic Prion
Научное название Ardenna pacifica Pachyptila desolata
Отряд Procellariiformes Procellariiformes
Семейство Procellariidae Procellariidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 59,4 cm (23.4 in) 36,5 cm (14.4 in)
Масса 435,0 g (15.34 oz) 149,0 g (5.26 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 1 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Wedge-tailed Shearwater only

Antarctic Prion only

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Охранный статус

Least Concern

Wedge-tailed Shearwater

Least Concern

Antarctic Prion

About These Birds

Wedge-tailed Shearwater

38–46 cm, wingspan 97–105 cm. Long wedge-shaped tail diagnostic; dark brown above; polymorphic below (dark or white-breasted). Breeds tropical Pacific and Indian Ocean islands. Ranges widely at sea. Feeds on fish and squid; often associates with tuna. Common and widespread.

Antarctic Prion

25–28 cm, wingspan 58–66 cm. Classic prion pattern: pale blue-grey, white below, bold dark M across upperwing. Medium-broad bill. Most abundant and widespread prion; breeds South Georgia, Heard, Kerguelen, Macquarie. Feeds on crustaceans; makes deep dives compared to congeners.

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