Great Shearwater vs Cory's Shearwater

Ardenna gravis so với Calonectris borealis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Thuộc Tính Great Shearwater Cory's Shearwater
Tên Khoa Học Ardenna gravis Calonectris borealis
Bộ Procellariiformes Procellariiformes
Họ Procellariidae Procellariidae
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn Least Concern Least Concern
Chiều Dài
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 63,6 cm (25.0 in) 69,4 cm (27.3 in)
Khối Lượng 832,5 g (29.37 oz) 787,5 g (27.78 oz)
Chế Độ Ăn -- --
Số Trứng 1 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Môi Trường Sống Chung

Không

Great Shearwater only

Cory's Shearwater only

Không

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern

Great Shearwater

Least Concern

Cory's 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.

Cory's Shearwater

46–56 cm, wingspan 112–126 cm. Large shearwater; greyish-brown above with yellowish bill; white below with pale underwing. Breeds Macaronesia (Azores, Canaries, Madeira). Migrates across Atlantic to South Atlantic wintering grounds. Feeds on fish and squid; follows fishing vessels.

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