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Daption capense II
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Cape Petrels feed predominantly on crustaceans at sea, which compose around four-fifths of their diet; they will also take fish and squid. Euphausiid shrimp are their main prey, taken both by surface seizing, plunging under the water and filtering the water. Their habit of pecking at the water to seize prey is the origin of one of their common names, the Cape Pigeon. They also regularly attend fishing vessels and carcases at sea. Cape Petrels are extremely aggressive at sea both towards their own species and others, and will even spit oil at competitors. They are also habitual ship-followers. During the summer Cape Petrels feed close to Antarctica's shelf; during the winter they range much further, reaching Angola, Australia and even the Galapagos Islands.
Cape Petrels are extremely common seabirds; their population is estimated to be around 2 million birds. They are not considered threatened.
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This photo is taken in Decepción Islan in Antarctica. Original format. |
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A Super standout image Ferran. I spotted it in the gallery almost as it was posted. Just wonderful. I will have to look at the rest of your gallery. If this is a hint of where you are going....I am in for a nice look!
Bob
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