Cape Petrel vs Antarctic Petrel

Daption capense в сравнении с Thalassoica antarctica

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Cape Petrel Antarctic Petrel
Научное название Daption capense Thalassoica antarctica
Отряд Procellariiformes Procellariiformes
Семейство Procellariidae Procellariidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 50,0 cm (19.7 in) 59,2 cm (23.3 in)
Масса 444,6666666666667 g (15.69 oz) 658,3333333333334 g (23.22 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 1 1
Population Trend

Охранный статус

Least Concern

Cape Petrel

Least Concern

Antarctic Petrel

About These Birds

Cape Petrel

38–40 cm, wingspan 81–91 cm. Unmistakable chequered black-and-white plumage with two white wing patches. Abundant in the Southern Ocean; breeds on Antarctic and subantarctic cliff ledges. Follows ships avidly; feeds on krill, fish, and offal. One of the most commonly seen Antarctic seabirds.

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.

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