ENEndangered
Black-capped Petrel
Pterodroma hasitata
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryAwareness & communications
Other threatened species in PROCELLARIIDAE
Threatened in Cuba
Frequently asked questions
Why is Black-capped Petrel classified as Endangered?
Black-capped Petrel is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Black-capped Petrel live?
Black-capped Petrel occurs in Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guadeloupe, Haiti, and Martinique. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Black-capped Petrel?
The main threats to Black-capped Petrel are 2.1, 2.3, 5.3, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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