Antarctic Prion vs Snow Petrel
Pachyptila desolata в сравнении с Pagodroma nivea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Antarctic Prion | Snow Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Pachyptila desolata | Pagodroma nivea |
| Отряд | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Семейство | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 36,5 cm (14.4 in) | 49,5 cm (19.5 in) |
| Масса | 149,0 g (5.26 oz) | 386,0 g (13.62 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Охранный статус
Least Concern
Antarctic Prion
Least Concern
Snow Petrel
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.
Snow Petrel
30–35 cm, wingspan 75–95 cm. Entirely snow-white plumage; black bill, eyes, and feet. Nests in rock crevices deep in Antarctica, among the southernmost breeding birds on Earth. Feeds on krill and fish under pack ice. Highly territorial at nest; secretes stomach oil as defence.