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Cape Petrel

Daption capense

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
50,0 cm
Gewicht
444,6666666666667 g
Familie
Procellariidae
Ordnung
Procellariiformes

The Cape Petrel (Daption capense) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (sturmvögel und sturmtaucher), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosse und sturmvögel). 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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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
Flügelspannweite 50,0 cm 19.7 in
Gewicht 444,6666666666667 g 15.69 oz

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

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Nest type: CR. Incubation: 41-50 days. Fledging: 46-57 days.

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Procellariiformes (Albatrosse und Sturmvögel)
Familie Procellariidae (Sturmvögel und Sturmtaucher)
Genus Daption
Arten Daption capense

Distribution

Cape Petrel has been recorded in 3 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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Is the Cape Petrel endangered?
The Cape Petrel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Cape Petrel nest?
Nest type: CR. Incubation: 41-50 days. Fledging: 46-57 days.
How big is the Cape Petrel?
The Cape Petrel has a wingspan of 50.0 cm, weight of 444.6666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Cape Petrel belong to?
The Cape Petrel (Daption capense) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.

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