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Pintado Petrel Facts Daption capense

BirdSouthern Ocean, breeding around Antarctica and subantarctic islands and ranging north into Australian waters in winterCarnivore

The pintado petrel (Daption capense), also called the Cape petrel, or Cape fulmar, is a common seabird of the Southern Ocean from the family Procellariidae.

Habitat: Marine
Diet: Mainly krill, squid and small fish, with additional scavenging from carrion and scraps around vessels
Lifespan: Up to 28.5 years (maximum recorded longevity)

Classification

Family: Procellariidae. Order: Procellariiformes.

Pintado Petrel Habitat

Pintado Petrels live in Marine and Coastal and Subantarctic Islands habitats. Their recorded range includes Southern Ocean, breeding around Antarctica and subantarctic islands and ranging north into Australian waters in winter. Suitable food, shelter, and conditions for raising young help shape that range.

What Do Pintado Petrels Eat?

Diet classification: Carnivore. Recorded foods: Mainly krill, squid and small fish, with additional scavenging from carrion and scraps around vessels.

Pintado Petrel Conservation Status

Pintado Petrel is listed here as Least Concern. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.

Quick facts

Region: Southern Ocean, breeding around Antarctica and subantarctic islands and ranging north into Australian waters in winter
Habitat: Marine, Coastal, Subantarctic Islands
Diet: Carnivore
Lifespan: Up to 28.5 years (maximum recorded longevity)
Weight: 429.62 g

Fun facts

The species has a strongly contrasting black-and-white pattern across the upperparts and wings.
Cape petrels often follow ships and boats while searching for food.
They generally do not begin breeding until they are at least about five years old.

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