Antarctic Prion vs Henderson Petrel

Pachyptila desolata в сравнении с Pterodroma atrata

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Antarctic Prion Henderson Petrel
Научное название Pachyptila desolata Pterodroma atrata
Отряд Procellariiformes Procellariiformes
Семейство Procellariidae Procellariidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Endangered
Длина
Размах крыльев 36,5 cm (14.4 in) 59,0 cm (23.2 in)
Масса 149,0 g (5.26 oz) 320,0 g (11.29 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 1 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Нет

Antarctic Prion only

Henderson Petrel only

Охранный статус

Least Concern

Antarctic Prion

Endangered

Henderson 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.

Henderson Petrel

36–38 cm. All-dark gadfly petrel; sooty-brown with slightly paler primary patch below. Breeds Henderson Island (Pitcairn Islands). Endangered; population estimated at 5,000–10,000 pairs but vulnerable to introduced rats. Ranges in South Pacific; feeds at night on squid.

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