Antarctic Prion vs Newell's Shearwater

Pachyptila desolata в сравнении с Puffinus newelli

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Antarctic Prion Newell's Shearwater
Научное название Pachyptila desolata Puffinus newelli
Отряд Procellariiformes Procellariiformes
Семейство Procellariidae Procellariidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Critically Endangered
Длина
Размах крыльев 36,5 cm (14.4 in) 48,2 cm (19.0 in)
Масса 149,0 g (5.26 oz) 382,5 g (13.49 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 1 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Нет

Antarctic Prion only

Newell's Shearwater only

Охранный статус

Least Concern

Antarctic Prion

Critically Endangered

Newell's Shearwater

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.

Newell's Shearwater

33 cm. Dark above; white below with variable dark markings on flanks and vent. Breeds Kauai and possibly other Hawaiian islands. Endangered; threatened by introduced predators, light attraction, and vehicle strikes. Migrates to western Pacific; feeds on fish and squid.

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