Scopoli's Shearwater vs Antarctic Prion

Calonectris diomedea в сравнении с Pachyptila desolata

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Scopoli's Shearwater Antarctic Prion
Научное название Calonectris diomedea Pachyptila desolata
Отряд Procellariiformes Procellariiformes
Семейство Procellariidae Procellariidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 68,8 cm (27.1 in) 36,5 cm (14.4 in)
Масса 707,0 g (24.94 oz) 149,0 g (5.26 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 1 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Нет

Scopoli's Shearwater only

Нет

Antarctic Prion only

Охранный статус

Least Concern

Scopoli's Shearwater

Least Concern

Antarctic Prion

About These Birds

Scopoli's Shearwater

45–56 cm, wingspan 112–122 cm. Large; brown-grey above with yellow bill; white below. Breeds Mediterranean islands; migrates to Atlantic. Formerly lumped with Cory's Shearwater; distinguished by smaller size and more restricted breeding range. Feeds on fish and squid.

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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