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Cape petrel (Daption capense) Trawling grounds south of Cape Town, South Africa. Apr 9, 2016. Cape petrel,Daption capense,Fall,Geotagged,South Africa Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Cape petrel (Daption capense)

Trawling grounds south of Cape Town, South Africa. Apr 9, 2016.

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The Cape petrel , also called the Cape pigeon, pintado 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. They are extremely common seabirds with an estimated population of around 2 million.

Similar species: Petrels And Albatrosses
Species identified by Thibaud Aronson
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By Thibaud Aronson

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Uploaded Jul 27, 2016. Captured Apr 9, 2016 10:08 in 1 Point Rd, Pringle Bay, 7196, South Africa.
  • PENTAX K-3
  • f/7.1
  • 1/4000s
  • ISO800
  • 300mm