About the Pintado Petrel
The pintado petrel, also called the Cape petrel, or Cape fulmar, is a common seabird of the Southern Ocean from the family Procellariidae. It is the only member of the genus Daption, and is allied to the fulmarine petrels and the giant petrels. It is an abundant seabird, with an estimated population of around 2 million.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Daption capense |
| Species Codes | cappet, CAPE, PIPE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pintado Petrel belong to?
The Pintado Petrel (Daption capense) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
How can I identify the Pintado Petrel?
The pintado petrel, also called the Cape petrel, or Cape fulmar, is a common seabird of the Southern Ocean from the family Procellariidae. It is the only member of the genus Daption, and is allied to the fulmarine petrels and the giant petrels. It is an abundant seabird, with an estimated population...
Where can I report a Pintado Petrel sighting?
You can log sightings of Pintado Petrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cappet, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Shearwaters and Petrels 100 species
More Birds in Order Procellariiformes
Quick Stats
Spotted a Pintado Petrel?
Log your sighting on eBird or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier!