Fairly common in Gulf Stream waters off the NC coast from spring to fall, North Carolina is the best place in the U.S to see this species. I highly recommend Seabirding.com tours with Brian Patteson for seeing this and other east coast pelagic species.
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Black-capped Petrel (Pterodroma hasitata)Off Cape Hatteras, NC25 May 2006Note the black, stubby bill, dark hood, white belly, and distinct underwing pattern.Black-capped Petrel (Pterodroma hasitata)Off Cape Hatteras, NC25 May 2006Black-capped Petrel (Pterodroma hasitata)Off Cape Hatteras, NC25 May 2006From above, note the dark cap, plain back & wings, and large white rump patch. The amount of white in the nape is variable.Black-capped Petrel (Pterodroma hasitata)Off Cape Hatteras, NC25 May 2006Black-capped Petrel (Pterodroma hasitata)Off Cape Hatteras, NC25 May 2006Black-capped Petrel (Pterodroma hasitata)Off Cape Hatteras, NC25 May 2006Black-capped Petrel (Pterodroma hasitata)Off Cape Hatteras, NC25 May 2006Black-capped Petrel (Pterodroma hasitata)Off Cape Hatteras, NC25 May 2006Molting birds can have an odd look to them.
Created on ... June 27, 2006 |
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