Great Shearwater vs Manx Shearwater
Ardenna gravis в сравнении с Puffinus puffinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Great Shearwater | Manx Shearwater |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Ardenna gravis | Puffinus puffinus |
| Отряд | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Семейство | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 63,6 cm (25.0 in) | 46,5 cm (18.3 in) |
| Масса | 832,5 g (29.37 oz) | 482,25 g (17.01 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Охранный статус
Least Concern
Great Shearwater
Least Concern
Manx Shearwater
About These Birds
Great Shearwater
43–51 cm, wingspan 105–122 cm. Large; dark brown above with white underparts, dark cap, and distinctive scaly pattern on upperwing. Breeds Tristan da Cunha, Gough, and Falklands; migrates to North Atlantic. Feeds on fish and squid; spectacular post-breeding migration past UK coasts.
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.