Soft-plumaged Petrel vs Antarctic Petrel
Pterodroma mollis в сравнении с Thalassoica antarctica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Soft-plumaged Petrel | Antarctic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Pterodroma mollis | Thalassoica antarctica |
| Отряд | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Семейство | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 48,6 cm (19.1 in) | 59,2 cm (23.3 in) |
| Масса | 315,0 g (11.11 oz) | 658,3333333333334 g (23.22 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Охранный статус
Least Concern
Soft-plumaged Petrel
Least Concern
Antarctic Petrel
About These Birds
Soft-plumaged Petrel
32–37 cm, wingspan 83–95 cm. Grey above; white below with a distinctive dark partial breast-band and dark-streaked face. Breeds Tristan, Gough, and southern Indian Ocean islands. Ranges widely in Southern Ocean. Feeds on fish and squid; arcs steeply in strong winds.
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.