Southern Giant Petrel vs Atlantic Petrel
Macronectes giganteus в сравнении с Pterodroma incerta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Southern Giant Petrel | Atlantic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Macronectes giganteus | Pterodroma incerta |
| Отряд | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Семейство | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 98,7 cm (38.9 in) | 63,6 cm (25.0 in) |
| Масса | 4425,0 g (156.09 oz) | 515,0 g (18.17 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Охранный статус
Least Concern
Southern Giant Petrel
Endangered
Atlantic Petrel
About These Birds
Southern Giant Petrel
86–99 cm, wingspan 185–205 cm; largest procellariid. Bill massive, pale horn with greenish tip. Two morphs: brown-and-white and rare all-white. Breeds Antarctic and subantarctic islands; ranges widely in Southern Ocean. Scavenges carrion and kills penguins; dominant at seal carcasses.
Atlantic Petrel
43 cm, wingspan 104 cm. Large; dark brown above with pale belly and dusky breast-band creating hooded appearance. Breeds Tristan da Cunha and Gough Island; ranges into south Atlantic and Indian Ocean. Endangered; threatened by introduced predators and longline fisheries.