Black-capped Petrel (Pterodroma hasitata) Off Cape Hatteras, NC 25 May 2006 Note the black, stubby bill, dark hood, white belly, and distinct underwing pattern. | |
Black-capped Petrel (Pterodroma hasitata) Off Cape Hatteras, NC 25 May 2006 | |
Black-capped Petrel (Pterodroma hasitata) Off Cape Hatteras, NC 25 May 2006 From 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, NC 25 May 2006 | |
Black-capped Petrel (Pterodroma hasitata) Off Cape Hatteras, NC 25 May 2006 | |
Black-capped Petrel (Pterodroma hasitata) Off Cape Hatteras, NC 25 May 2006 | |
Black-capped Petrel (Pterodroma hasitata) Off Cape Hatteras, NC 25 May 2006 | |
Black-capped Petrel (Pterodroma hasitata) Off Cape Hatteras, NC 25 May 2006 Molting birds can have an odd look to them. | |
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