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Black-capped Petrel
Pterodroma hasitata
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Endangered
Envergure
56,6 cm
Poids
443,8333333333333 g
Famille
Procellariidae
Ordre
Procellariiformes
À propos
40 cm. Large gadfly petrel; dark cap and upperparts, white underparts with dark carpal bar. Breeds Hispaniola and Cuba; once very abundant. Endangered; longline bycatch and habitat loss are key threats. Ranges widely in western and central Atlantic; crepuscular at colonies.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 56,6 cm | 22.3 in |
| Poids | 443,8333333333333 g | 15.66 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Endangered
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: BU,CP. Fledging: 105 days.
Taille de la couvée
1
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Famille | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Pterodroma |
| Espèces | Pterodroma hasitata |
Distribution
Black-capped Petrel has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Black-capped Petrel endangered?
The Black-capped Petrel has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Black-capped Petrel nest?
Nest type: BU,CP. Fledging: 105 days.
How big is the Black-capped Petrel?
The Black-capped Petrel has a wingspan of 56.6 cm, weight of 443.8333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Black-capped Petrel belong to?
The Black-capped Petrel (Pterodroma hasitata) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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