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Cape Verde Petrel
Pterodroma feae
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Near Threatened
Envergadura
51,0 cm
Peso
303,0 g
Familia
Procellariidae
Orden
Procellariiformes
Acerca de
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
1
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.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
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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