Black-capped Petrel

The island of Haiti (and Dominican Republic-/Hispaniola) is the most important nesting area for the Black-capped Petrel (or Pterodroma hasitata). The small seabird is a critically endangered bird. Habitat destruction and hunting for food has caused the species' decline. Urbanization and concomitant increases in artificial lights may dazzle or disorientate birds into colliding with trees, wires and buildings (Ottenwalder 1992a). The special medium-sized, long-winged gadfly petrel has a brownish-black cap extending to eye with a white nape and r