White-bellied Storm-petrel vs Grey-backed Storm-petrel

Fregetta grallaria в сравнении с Garrodia nereis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика White-bellied Storm-petrel Grey-backed Storm-petrel
Научное название Fregetta grallaria Garrodia nereis
Отряд Procellariiformes Procellariiformes
Семейство Oceanitidae Oceanitidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 33,7 cm (13.3 in) 25,0 cm (9.8 in)
Масса 53,9 g (1.90 oz) 32,5 g (1.15 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 1 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

White-bellied Storm-petrel only

Нет

Grey-backed Storm-petrel only

Нет

Охранный статус

Least Concern

White-bellied Storm-petrel

Least Concern

Grey-backed Storm-petrel

About These Birds

White-bellied Storm-petrel

White-bellied Storm-petrel, 18–21 cm, breeds on sub-Antarctic and South Atlantic islands; pelagic across the Southern Ocean in winter. White belly contrasts with dark breast band and dark upperparts; pale at base of rump. Planktivore; patters over sea surface. Often seen in the company of Wilson's Storm-petrel.

Grey-backed Storm-petrel

Grey-backed Storm-petrel, 16–19 cm, breeds on sub-Antarctic islands across the Southern Ocean from Tristan da Cunha to the Antipodes. Pale grey back and rump distinguishes it from most other storm-petrels. Planktivore; flutters low over the sea surface picking up zooplankton.

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