Cape Verde Petrel
Pterodroma feae
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pterodroma-feae"></birdfyi-bird>The Cape Verde Petrel (Pterodroma feae) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 51 cm and a weight of 303 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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33–37 cm. Grey-brown above with pale grey rump; white underparts with dark partial breast smudge. Breeds Cape Verde Islands; ranges across Atlantic Ocean. Closely related to Desertas and Zino's petrels; Vulnerable. Visits colonies only at night; feeds on squid and fish.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 51.0 cm | 20.1 in |
| Weight | 303.0 g | 10.69 oz |
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 53 days. Fledging: 95 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Pterodroma |
| Species | Pterodroma feae |
Distribution
Cape Verde Petrel has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family