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Cape Petrel

Daption capense

Least Concern
Envergadura
50,0 cm
Peso
444,6666666666667 g
Familia
Procellariidae
Orden
Procellariiformes

The Cape Petrel (Daption capense) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petreles y pardelas), within the order Procellariiformes (albatros y petreles). 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
Envergadura 50,0 cm 19.7 in
Peso 444,6666666666667 g 15.69 oz

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

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

Tamaño de la puesta

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Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Procellariiformes (Albatros y Petreles)
Familia Procellariidae (Petreles y Pardelas)
Genus Daption
Especies Daption capense

Distribution

Cape Petrel has been recorded in 3 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Preguntas frecuentes

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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