Cape Petrel
Daption capense
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<birdfyi-bird slug="daption-capense"></birdfyi-bird>The Cape Petrel (Daption capense) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 50 cm and a weight of 444.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
38–40 cm, wingspan 81–91 cm. Unmistakable chequered black-and-white plumage with two white wing patches. Abundant in the Southern Ocean; breeds on Antarctic and subantarctic cliff ledges. Follows ships avidly; feeds on krill, fish, and offal. One of the most commonly seen Antarctic seabirds.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 50.0 cm | 19.7 in |
| Weight | 444.6666666666667 g | 15.69 oz |
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CR. Incubation: 41-50 days. Fledging: 46-57 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Daption |
| Species | Daption capense |
Distribution
Cape Petrel has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family