New Caledonian Storm-petrel vs Polynesian Storm-petrel

Fregetta lineata в сравнении с Nesofregetta fuliginosa

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Характеристика New Caledonian Storm-petrel Polynesian Storm-petrel
Научное название Fregetta lineata Nesofregetta fuliginosa
Отряд Procellariiformes Procellariiformes
Семейство Oceanitidae Oceanitidae
Охранный статус Data Deficient Endangered
Длина
Размах крыльев 39,5 cm (15.6 in)
Масса 71,0 g (2.50 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки -- 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Нет

New Caledonian Storm-petrel only

Нет

Polynesian Storm-petrel only

Охранный статус

Data Deficient

New Caledonian Storm-petrel

Endangered

Polynesian Storm-petrel

About These Birds

New Caledonian Storm-petrel

New Caledonian Storm-petrel, 18–20 cm, is an extremely poorly known species recorded only from around New Caledonia in the southwest Pacific. Until recently unconfirmed as a breeding species; a small colony was found in 2021. Morphology similar to Black-bellied Storm-petrel; conservation status under review.

Polynesian Storm-petrel

Polynesian Storm-petrel, 25–26 cm, is the largest storm-petrel, breeding on tropical Pacific islands from the Marquesas to the Cook Islands. Two morphs: dark and white-bellied. Flies with distinctive high bounding style. Vulnerable; predated by introduced rats and cats on nesting islands. Planktivore.

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