Cape Petrel
Daption capense
🐦 Bird
About Cape Petrel
Also known as the Pintado Petrel, Cape Petrels have distinctive black and white checkered plumage. They are common in Antarctic and sub-Antarctic waters, often following ships to feed on scraps. They breed on rocky cliffs and are excellent fliers, using dynamic soaring techniques.
Where to See Them
Antarctic Sound
High chance Jan-Feb, Nov-Dec
Antarctica Peninsula
High chance Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec
Beagle Channel
High chance Year-round
Brown Bluff
High chance Jan-Feb, Nov-Dec
Cuverville Island
High chance Jan-Feb, Nov-Dec
Deception Island
High chance Jan-Feb, Nov-Dec
Elephant Island
High chance Jan-Feb, Nov-Dec
Falkland Islands
High chance Year-round
Gerlache Strait
High chance Jan-Feb, Nov-Dec
Half Moon Island
High chance Jan-Feb, Nov-Dec
Lemaire Channel
High chance Jan-Feb, Dec
Neko Harbour
High chance Jan-Feb, Nov-Dec
Paradise Bay
High chance Jan-Feb, Nov-Dec
Paulet Island
High chance Jan-Feb, Nov-Dec
South Georgia Islands
High chance Jan-Mar, Oct-Dec
South Orkney Islands
High chance Jan-Feb, Nov-Dec
South Shetland Islands
High chance Jan-Mar, Oct-Dec
Drake Passage
Good chance Jan-Feb, Nov-Dec