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Black-capped Petrel
Pterodroma hasitata
Black-capped Petrel (Pterodroma hasitata) — Seabirds & Tubenoses of Oceans & Seabirds.
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The Black-capped Petrel (Pterodroma hasitata) is a member of the Procellariidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 278 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Procellariiformes
- Family Procellariidae Petrels, Shearwaters, Diving Petrels
- Genus Pterodroma
- Species hasitata
Where it lives
Montane Hispaniola ("Black-faced") and Dominica ("White-faced"), perhaps also southeastern Cuba and northeastern Jamaica; extinct as a breeder Guadeloupe
Quick facts
- Weight
- 278 g
- Diet
- Aquatic hunters
- Family
- Procellariidae
- Order
- Procellariiformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
Similar birds
Extinct
Endangered
Vulnerable
Least Concern
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Black-capped Petrel hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Behaviour
A bird of open sea and coastal waters, it uses a wide range of foraging strategies.
Migration
The Black-capped Petrel is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The Black-capped Petrel (Pterodroma hasitata) is a member of the Procellariidae family, within the order Procellariiformes. It is found across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers AO montane Hispaniola ("Black-faced") and Dominica ("White-faced"), perhaps also se Cuba and ne Jamaica; extinct as a breeder Guadeloupe.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 278 g, with a wing length of about 27.7 cm and a tail of around 12.3 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 7.5 million km².
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Black-capped Petrel?
The Black-capped Petrel is a large bird that weighs around 278 g.
Where does the Black-capped Petrel live?
The Black-capped Petrel is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering AO montane Hispaniola ("Black-faced") and Dominica ("White-faced"), perhaps also se Cuba and ne Jamaica; extinct as a breeder Guadeloupe, where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Black-capped Petrel belong to?
The Black-capped Petrel (Pterodroma hasitata) belongs to the Procellariidae family, in the order Procellariiformes.
What does the Black-capped Petrel eat?
The Black-capped Petrel hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Does the Black-capped Petrel migrate?
The Black-capped Petrel is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
Is the Black-capped Petrel endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
How large is the Black-capped Petrel's range?
The Black-capped Petrel has a mapped global range of about 7.5 million km².
Conservation
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