About the Black-capped Petrel
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.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Pterodroma hasitata |
| Species Codes | bkcpet, BCPE |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-capped Petrel belong to?
The Black-capped Petrel (Pterodroma hasitata) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Black-capped Petrel?
The Black-capped Petrel is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Black-capped Petrel?
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...
Where can I report a Black-capped Petrel sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-capped Petrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bkcpet, or on iNaturalist.
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