Peruvian Diving-petrel vs Antarctic Petrel
Pelecanoides garnotii в сравнении с Thalassoica antarctica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Peruvian Diving-petrel | Antarctic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Pelecanoides garnotii | Thalassoica antarctica |
| Отряд | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Семейство | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Охранный статус | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 26,8 cm (10.6 in) | 59,2 cm (23.3 in) |
| Масса | 193,0 g (6.81 oz) | 658,3333333333334 g (23.22 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Охранный статус
Near Threatened
Peruvian Diving-petrel
Least Concern
Antarctic Petrel
About These Birds
Peruvian Diving-petrel
22–24 cm. Small, stocky diving seabird; dark above, white below. Breeds coastal Peru and Chile; non-migratory. Uses wings to 'fly' underwater like alcids; feeds on anchovy and krill in the Humboldt Current. Endangered; highly vulnerable to El Niño events and guano harvesting disturbance.
Antarctic Petrel
40–46 cm, wingspan 100–110 cm. Striking chocolate-brown and white pattern; only member of its genus. Breeds solely in Antarctica on cliff ledges; among the most southerly-nesting birds. Feeds on fish and krill beneath pack ice. Returns to colonies in October; one of the most abundant Antarctic seabirds.