Antarctic Prion vs White-headed Petrel

Pachyptila desolata в сравнении с Pterodroma lessonii

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Antarctic Prion White-headed Petrel
Научное название Pachyptila desolata Pterodroma lessonii
Отряд Procellariiformes Procellariiformes
Семейство Procellariidae Procellariidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 36,5 cm (14.4 in) 60,7 cm (23.9 in)
Масса 149,0 g (5.26 oz) 695,0 g (24.52 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 1 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Antarctic Prion only

Нет

White-headed Petrel only

Охранный статус

Least Concern

Antarctic Prion

Least Concern

White-headed 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.

White-headed Petrel

43 cm, wingspan 109 cm. Large petrel with white head, grey back, and white underparts; dark upperwing. Breeds Kerguelen, Macquarie, Auckland, and Antipodes islands. Ranges in subantarctic to temperate Southern Ocean. Feeds on squid and fish; nocturnal at colonies.

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