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Cape Verde Petrel

Pterodroma feae

Near Threatened
Envergadura
51,0 cm
Peso
303,0 g
Familia
Procellariidae
Orden
Procellariiformes

The Cape Verde Petrel (Pterodroma feae) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petreles y pardelas), within the order Procellariiformes (albatros y petreles). 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
Envergadura 51,0 cm 20.1 in
Peso 303,0 g 10.69 oz

Estado de conservación

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 53 days. Fledging: 95 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 Pterodroma
Especies Pterodroma feae

Distribution

Cape Verde Petrel has been recorded in 3 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Cape Verde Petrel endangered?
The Cape Verde Petrel has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Cape Verde Petrel nest?
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 53 days. Fledging: 95 days.
How big is the Cape Verde Petrel?
The Cape Verde Petrel has a wingspan of 51.0 cm, weight of 303.0 g.
What order and family does the Cape Verde Petrel belong to?
The Cape Verde Petrel (Pterodroma feae) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.

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