Black-capped Petrel
Pterodroma hasitata
EndangeredAves · Procellariiformes · Procellariidae
About
The black-capped petrel, also known as the diablotín, is a small seabird native to the West Indies in the genus Pterodroma. It is a long-winged petrel with a grey-brown back and wings, with a white nape and rump. Underparts are mainly white apart from a black cap and some dark underwing markings. It picks food items such as squid from the ocean surface.
Fun Fact
It is a long-winged petrel with a grey-brown back and wings, with a white nape and rump.
Quick Facts
Habitat
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Diet
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Lifespan
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Threats
- Habitat Loss
- Poaching and Hunting
- Human-Wildlife Conflict
- Disease