Rare Florida Specimens: Black-capped Petrel Female

Creator

Wes Biggs, Florida Ornithological Society

Files

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Creation Date

6-14-1972

Abstract

The publication date refers to the date of collection. A female black-capped petrel (Pterodroma hasitata) collected by Herb Kale at Melbourne Beach. It has long wings with a gray-brown back and white underside. The photo was taken by Wes Biggs.

Alt Text

A large bird with dark and white feathers stands on a surface next to a booklet. The background is predominantly dark with a bright light source illuminating part of the scene.

Keywords

Ornithology, Birding, Photographs

Subject: geographic

Brevard County (Fla.); Melbourne Beach (Fla.)

Physical Collection

Florida Ornithological Society records

Box

01

Folder

23

Digital Date

2023

Identifier

fos_images_2392

Recommended Citation

Biggs, Wes, "Rare Florida Specimens: Black-capped Petrel Female" (1972). Florida Ornithological Society - Images. Image 1393.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/fos_images/1393