Antarctic Prion vs Manx Shearwater

Pachyptila desolata в сравнении с Puffinus puffinus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Antarctic Prion Manx Shearwater
Научное название Pachyptila desolata Puffinus puffinus
Отряд Procellariiformes Procellariiformes
Семейство Procellariidae Procellariidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 36,5 cm (14.4 in) 46,5 cm (18.3 in)
Масса 149,0 g (5.26 oz) 482,25 g (17.01 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 1 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Нет

Antarctic Prion only

Manx Shearwater only

Охранный статус

Least Concern

Antarctic Prion

Least Concern

Manx 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.

Manx Shearwater

30–38 cm, wingspan 76–89 cm. Classic small shearwater; jet-black above, brilliant white below; rapid wing-beats and stiff glides. Breeds UK, Faroe, Iceland, and Canary islands; makes extraordinary migrations to south Atlantic. Feeds on fish and squid; nocturnal at colonies. Near Threatened.

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