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Cape Petrel

Daption capense

Least Concern
पंखों का फैलाव
50.0 cm
वजन
444.6666666666667 g
कुल
Procellariidae
गण
Procellariiformes

The Cape Petrel (Daption capense) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). 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
पंखों का फैलाव 50.0 cm 19.7 in
वजन 444.6666666666667 g 15.69 oz

संरक्षण स्थिति

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

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

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वर्गिकी

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
गण Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels)
कुल Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters)
Genus Daption
प्रजातियां Daption capense

Distribution

Cape Petrel has been recorded in 3 countries.

उपस्थित Not recorded

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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

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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