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Cape Verde Storm-petrel

Hydrobates jabejabe

Least Concern
Wingspan
30.1 cm
Weight
40.65 g
Family
Hydrobatidae
Order
Procellariiformes

About

Cape Verde Storm-petrel, 19–21 cm, breeds on the Cape Verde Islands and is one of the most recently recognised storm-petrel species. Another split from the Band-rumped Storm-petrel complex based on breeding season, calls, and genetics. Pelagic off West Africa. Near Threatened.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 30.1 cm 11.9 in
Weight 40.65 g 1.43 oz

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: BU,CR.

Clutch Size

1

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels)
Family Hydrobatidae (Storm Petrels)
Genus Hydrobates
Species Hydrobates jabejabe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Cape Verde Storm-petrel endangered?
The Cape Verde Storm-petrel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Cape Verde Storm-petrel nest?
Nest type: BU,CR.
How big is the Cape Verde Storm-petrel?
The Cape Verde Storm-petrel has a wingspan of 30.1 cm, weight of 40.65 g.
What order and family does the Cape Verde Storm-petrel belong to?
The Cape Verde Storm-petrel (Hydrobates jabejabe) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Hydrobatidae.

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