Pintado petrel
Daption capense
Fun Fact: Although the Pintado petrel inhabit the open ocean, especially over the continental shelf-break, they are sometimes observed close to the Namibian shoreline due to strong winds.
Introduction: Although the Pintado petrel (Daption capense) inhabit the open ocean, especially over the continental shelf-break, they are sometimes observed close to the Namibian shoreline due to strong winds. They often sit on the water when not forming large flocks near ships in the ocean.
Distribution: The Namibian coastline from the Orange River to Möwe Bay.
Diet: Forages by day, mainly around ships. Eats mainly trawler offal and crustaceans.
Description: Fairly small, boldly patterned petrel, with black mantle, face, head and neck. Daption is an anagram of pintado, Spanish for painted or mottled.
Breeding: Extralimital.
Size: 40cm.
Weight: 450g.
Wingspan: 90cm.
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