Cory's Shearwater vs Antarctic Petrel

Calonectris borealis so với Thalassoica antarctica

Side-by-Side Comparison

Thuộc Tính Cory's Shearwater Antarctic Petrel
Tên Khoa Học Calonectris borealis Thalassoica antarctica
Bộ Procellariiformes Procellariiformes
Họ Procellariidae Procellariidae
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn Least Concern Least Concern
Chiều Dài
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 69,4 cm (27.3 in) 59,2 cm (23.3 in)
Khối Lượng 787,5 g (27.78 oz) 658,3333333333334 g (23.22 oz)
Chế Độ Ăn -- --
Số Trứng 1 1
Population Trend

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern

Cory's Shearwater

Least Concern

Antarctic Petrel

About These Birds

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.

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.

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