Antarctic Prion vs Broad-billed Prion
Pachyptila desolata в сравнении с Pachyptila vittata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Antarctic Prion | Broad-billed Prion |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Pachyptila desolata | Pachyptila vittata |
| Отряд | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Семейство | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 36,5 cm (14.4 in) | 39,0 cm (15.4 in) |
| Масса | 149,0 g (5.26 oz) | 187,0 g (6.60 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Охранный статус
Least Concern
Antarctic Prion
Least Concern
Broad-billed Prion
About These Birds
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.
Broad-billed Prion
25–30 cm, wingspan 57–66 cm. Largest prion; pale blue-grey above, white below with dark M-mark across wings. Bill broad, blue with lamellae for filter-feeding on copepods. Breeds Tristan da Cunha and New Zealand subantarctic. Feeds by hydroplaning with bill submerged.