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Black-capped Petrel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Black-capped Petrel ( Pterodroma hasitata) is a small Like most petrels, its walking ability is limited to a short shuffle to the burrow. This long-winged petrel has a grey-brown back and wings, with a white nape and rump. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Black-capped_Petrel

Chapter XIII. Darwin, Charles Robert. 1909-14. The Voyage of the Beagle. The Harvard Classics There are several other species of petrels, but I will only mention one other kind, the Pelacanoides Berardi, which offers an example of those extraordinary cases, of a bird evidently belonging to one well-marked family, yet both in its habits and structure allied to a very distinct tribe. These southern seas are frequented by several species of Petrels: the largest kind, Procellaria gigantea, or nelly (quebrantahuesos, or break-bones, of the Spaniards), is a common bird, both in the inland channels and on the open sea. A second species (Puffinus cinereus), which is common to Europe, Cape Horn, and the coast of Peru, is of much smaller size than the P. gigantea, but, like it, of a dirty black colour. www.bartleby.com /29/13.html

Bermuda Petrel off North Carolina Both species showed a white forehead, but on the Black-capped Petrels, the dark cap came down through the eye and then receded on the side of the nape, usually forming a wide white collar around the back of the head. In discussion with others, most felt that the bird was shorter winged and longer tailed than Black-capped Petrel, but this was a subtle distinction and not particularly obvious. On the Bermuda Petrel, the black cap blended with the dark gray of the back and nape coming down on the side of the breast in a uniform straight line before curving up to meet the mantle. fog.ccsf.cc.ca.us /~jmorlan/bepe.htm

Birds of Nova Scotia - Black-capped Petrel Remarks This petrel's plumage pattern is similar to that of the larger Greater Shearwater, but the Black-capped Petrel's smaller extent of dark on the crown, broader wings, and swooping and soaring glides easily distinguish it. A bird was reported to have been near the edge of the Scotian Shelf, some 140 km south by southeast of Cape Sable, on 14 July 1972 (Finch 1972). It was thought to have been exterminated until a small colony was discovered in 1964 on inland cliffs on Haiti. nature.museum.gov.ns.ca /nature/nsbirds/bns0012.htm

BLACK-CAPPED PETREL Pterodroma hasitata It remains a mystery whether the "black" petrels reported by Labat were (a) the Jamaica Petrels nesting sympatrically with the Black-capped Petrel, (b) a dark morph of the latter (see below) or (c) simply a mistake in description. This was tentatively attributed to (a morph of) the Black-capped Petrel by Bent (1922) and Murphy (1936), although they both suggested it might refer to the Jamaica Petrel (Bent 1922; see Distribution under Jamaica Petrel). In July 1977 a small group of these petrels was observed off the north-east point of Isla Beata and in October 1978 three birds were observed flying north-east near Alto Velo Island (Wiley and Ottenwalder 1990). www.irf.org /bhasitat.htm

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JAMAICA PETREL, Pterodroma caribbaea That the species nested on Guadeloupe is not entirely clear (see Remarks 2 under Black-capped Petrel). The petrel's colonies in Jamaica were known to have been invaded by mongooses by the end of nineteenth century (Scott 1891-1893, Godman 1907-1910; see Population), although Imber (1991) appears to have overlooked this information, arguing that there is no evidence to support the Jamaica Petrel's being affected by these predators. Recently Imber (1991) has suggested that the Jamaican Petrel should be treated as a distinct species mainly based on biometric comparisons between the two species which showed the Jamaican form to be somewhat smaller and presumably more closely related to the Gon-gon or Cape Verde Petrel Pterodroma feae (for which see Collar and Stuart 1985). www.irf.org /bcaripet.htm

Annotated List of the Seabirds of the World -- Black-capped Petrel Annotated List of the Seabirds of the World -- Black-capped Petrel (1964) Discovery of breeding Black-capped Petrels on Hispaniola. Distinctive black and white underwing pattern, comprising a broad black trailing edge and diagonal black bar across the secondary coverts. www.oceanwanderers.com /BlkCapPet.html

Audubon WatchList - Black-capped Petrel Although little is known about the breeding biology of this species, it is believed to be similar to other petrels in the same genus, such as the Dark-rumped Petrel (Pteradroma phaeopygia). The collar, and their conspicuous white rump can help to separate them from the similar looking Bermuda Petrel, and Jamaica Petrel (now believed to be extinct). As signified by their name, these seabirds have a black "cap" and white collar behind the head. audubon2.org /webapp/watchlist/viewSpecies.jsp?id=29

BIRDCHAT archives -- June 2000, week 1 (#86) The black on the underwing of black-capped petrel is narrow, and the leading edge of the underwing is white from the body almost to the bend in the wing. Even in black-capped petrels that are a little darker than usual on the underwing, the pattern seems to remain constant based on my observations. First, the amount of black on the underwing, as well as the pattern of that black were more typical of black-capped. listserv.arizona.edu /cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0006a&L=birdchat&F=&S=&P=8720

Search for Species Bermuda Petrel P. cahow is smaller and usually lacks white hindneck and rump, but separation may sometimes be impossible. White underwing with narrow black trailing edge, black tip, broad black edge between primaries and carpal joint. Brownish-black cap extending to eye, nape and towards upper breast where forms partial collar. www.birdlife.net /datazone/search/species_search.html?action=SpcHTMDetails.asp&sid=3911&m=0

BPI Pelagic Seabirds - Petrels & Shearwaters Black-capped Petrel, Greater Shearwater, Wilson's Storm-Petrel - taken 6/1/01 In mixed flock of Wilson's Storm-Petrels plus a Black-capped Petrel and a Band-rumped Storm-Petrel - Band-rumped is at the bottom of image For any other uses, contact Brian Patteson for permission. www.patteson.com /image1.htm

Gary Wayner Natural History Books Ornithology and Birding LIFE HISTORIES OF N AMERICAN PETRELS, PELICANS & THEIR ALLIES. www.wayner.com /booksforsale/orni.htm

M040015.htm (DRAFT) - Taxonomy Species petrel, black-capped Species Id M040015 Date 26 AUG 96 4075* Wingate, D.B. Discovery of breeding black-capped petrels on Hispaniola. 2484* Bent, A.C. Life histories of North American petrels and pelicans and their allies. fwie.fw.vt.edu /WWW/macsis/lists/M040015.htm

Mangoverde World Bird Guide Species Page: Black-capped Petrel Mangoverde World Bird Guide Species Page: Black-capped Petrel World Bird Guide :: Shearwaters and Petrels :: Black-capped Petrel Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors www.mangoverde.com /birdsound/spec/spec11-12.html

Bermuda Petrel off North Carolina When Black-capped Petrels came in close to the boat, I was impressed by their massive sculptured bill. It was slightly smaller than Black-capped Petrel, with a noticeably smaller bill. A medium-sized light Pterodroma superficially similar to Black-capped Petrel (Pterodroma hasitata) many of which had been seen during the trip. fog.ccsf.cc.ca.us /~jmorlan/bepe.htm

JAMAICA PETREL, Pterodroma caribbaea Specimens in MCZ may help, as there are skins of Black-capped Petrel from Guadeloupe showing substantial differences in size and coloration which originally marked them out as a different species (see Remarks 2 under Black-capped Petrel). That the species nested on Guadeloupe is not entirely clear (see Remarks 2 under Black-capped Petrel). The petrel's colonies in Jamaica were known to have been invaded by mongooses by the end of nineteenth century (Scott 1891-1893, Godman 1907-1910; see Population), although Imber (1991) appears to have overlooked this information, arguing that there is no evidence to support the Jamaica Petrel's being affected by these predators. www.irf.org /bcaripet.htm

Bermuda Petrel off North Carolina The most obvious difference between the Bermuda Petrel and the Black-capped, was the head pattern. In discussion with others, most felt that the bird was shorter winged and longer tailed than Black-capped Petrel, but this was a subtle distinction and not particularly obvious. Both species showed a white forehead, but on the Black-capped Petrels, the dark cap came down through the eye and then receded on the side of the nape, usually forming a wide white collar around the back of the head. fog.ccsf.cc.ca.us /~jmorlan/bepe.htm   (827 words)

Re[2]: Offshore birding on headboat 4-21 In a brief view the > black cap could have > gone unnoticed, and the white collar is a highly > variable feature, the > absence of which does not rule against Black-capped > Petrel. When posting before, I figured a slightly abberant-colored very early Greater Shearwater was more likely based on the bird's description and location Jack gave than a dark phase Black-capped Petrel. This time > of year I'd be > willing to bet they were Black-capped Petrels. www.ibiblio.org /pardo/birds/current/msg02290.html   (559 words)

JAMAICA PETREL, Pterodroma caribbaea Specimens in MCZ may help, as there are skins of Black-capped Petrel from Guadeloupe showing substantial differences in size and coloration which originally marked them out as a different species (see Remarks 2 under Black-capped Petrel). The petrel's colonies in Jamaica were known to have been invaded by mongooses by the end of nineteenth century (Scott 1891-1893, Godman 1907-1910; see Population), although Imber (1991) appears to have overlooked this information, arguing that there is no evidence to support the Jamaica Petrel's being affected by these predators. The Jamaica Petrel (see Remarks 1) formerly nested in the Blue Mountains of Jamaica, where specimens were taken at the summit in 1829 (Bancroft 1835) and in Cinchona Plantation on the south flank at about 1,600 m in November and December 1879 (Bond 1956b, Benson 1972, Imber 1991). irf.org /bcaripet.htm   (559 words)

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BLACK-CAPPED PETREL Pterodroma hasitata Black-capped Petrels nest in burrows excavated in the soil of steep forested cliffs in the mountains (e.g. Black-capped Petrels at sea appear to be closely associated with the western edge of the Gulf Stream in the North American South Atlantic Bight (Cape Cañaveral, Florida, to North Carolina) (Lee 1977, 1984, Lee and Booth 1979, Clapp et al. In July 1977 fishermen reported petrels nesting in the Cabo Falso cliffs (17°47íN 71°41íW) on the Península de Barahona, although this was not proved (Wiley and Ottenwalder 1990). www.irf.org /bhasitat.htm   (2999 words)

nonbbl.out blugrs Grouse, Blue bluphe Pheasant, Blue bntpip Tree-Pipit, Brown bntwre Wren, Brown-throated bobwhi Bobwhite bracar Cardinal, Brazilian brant Brant brantn Brant (nigricans) brbsan Sandpiper, Broad-billed bripet Storm-Petrel, British brnowl Owl, Barn btmjay Magpie-Jay, Black-throated buccor Cordonbleu, Blue-capped bucpar Parakeet, Blue-crowned budger Budgerigar bufpar Parrot, Blue-fronted bugtan Tanager, Blue-gray buntin bunting sp. blkduc Duck, Black blkfra Francolin, Black blkhaw Hawk, Black blkmam Mamo, Black blkoys Oystercatcher, Black blkpet Petrel, Black blkswa Swan, Black bllspa Sparrow, Bell's blucra Crane, Blue bluebi bluebird sp. lavfin Finch, Lavender lavwax Waxbill, Lavender layrai Rail, Laysan lbmwre Wren, Long-billed Marsh lebhaw Black-Hawk, Lesser lecgoo Lesser Canada Goose lekfin Koa-Finch, Lesser lepchi Prairie-Chicken, Lesser libshe shearwater, light-backed sp. infohost.nmt.edu /~shipman/z/nom/nonbbl.out   (1415 words)

Wrybill Birding Tours, NZ: Trip reports - Westport pelagic - 2 June 2002 Westland petrels put in brief appearances in ones and twos as we got out further and then the cry went up for ‘ prion ’. A juv giant petrel did a brief flyby and we were briefly accompanied by several Hector’s dolphins (including a mother and calf that surfaced right beside the boat), and a little further and we started to come across small groups of fluttering shearwaters. We were about 12 miles off Westport and stopped to chum a bit of tuna that we had on board and this brought in several Southern Buller’s albatross to the back of the boat, and several Cape petrel also came in. www.wrybill-tours.com /tripreports/020602.htm   (1415 words)

Ocean Adventures Birding Downunder - the Sub Antarctic Islands of New Zealand and Australia We will be at sea all day, another opportunity to see pelagic species, including Wandering Albatross Species, Royal Albatross, Shy and White-capped Albatross, Light-mantled Sooty Albatross, Grey Headed Albatross, Black Browed Albatross, White Chinned Petrel, Mottled Petrel, White- headed Petrel, Cape Petrel, Diving Petrel, Grey Backed and Black Bellied Storm Petrel. We will be especially interested in looking out for the Chatham Island Petrel (it has been seen on this leg of the voyage before) and also the very rare Chatham Island Taiko or Magenta Petrel. Day 15 At South East Island (Rangatira), one of the world’s greatest nature reserves we will zodiac cruise (landings are not permitted) and should obtain good views of the very rare Shore Plover and the Chatham Island Oystercatcher. www.oceanadventures.co.uk /antarcticAust_Heritage_downunder.cfm   (1415 words)

Bermuda Petrel replies The black on the underwing of black-capped petrel is narrow, and the leading edge of the underwing is white from the body almost to the bend in the wing. On Bermuda Petrel, that leading edge is much darker, and does not separate from the leading edge of the underwing until much closer to the body. Although often bermuda petrels seen in May are in heavy moult, and exhibit a bit more white in the tail than one might expect. www.ibiblio.org /pardo/birds/archive/archive5/msg00066.html   (1283 words)

Audubon WatchList - Bermuda Petrel Very similar in appearance to the Black-capped Petrel which occurs regularly in water off of North Carolina where Bermuda Petrels have been seen several times. A medium-sized seabird with grayish-brown upperparts shading to blackish on the rump; underparts are mostly white except the dusky sides of the upper breast. The breeding grounds are not visited by the petrels from mid-June to mid-October. audubon2.org /webapp/watchlist/viewSpecies.jsp?id=26   (467 words)

JAMAICA PETREL, Pterodroma caribbaea That the species nested on Guadeloupe is not entirely clear (see Remarks 2 under Black-capped Petrel). The petrel's colonies in Jamaica were known to have been invaded by mongooses by the end of nineteenth century (Scott 1891-1893, Godman 1907-1910; see Population), although Imber (1991) appears to have overlooked this information, arguing that there is no evidence to support the Jamaica Petrel's being affected by these predators. The Jamaica Petrel (see Remarks 1) formerly nested in the Blue Mountains of Jamaica, where specimens were taken at the summit in 1829 (Bancroft 1835) and in Cinchona Plantation on the south flank at about 1,600 m in November and December 1879 (Bond 1956b, Benson 1972, Imber 1991). www.irf.org /bcaripet.htm   (467 words)

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