(Pterodroma feae)

Name in English: Fea’s Petrel
Name in Spanish: Petrel gon-gon
Name in German: Fea Sturmvogel
Size: 33-36 cm in length; 86-94 cm wingspan (with open wings)

Distribution and habitat: Fea’s petrel is a seabird with pelagic habits, except during the breeding season. It nests on four of the Cape Verde islands (Fogo, Santo Antón, San Nicólas and Santiago) in mountainous and rocky areas up to 2,200m. Egg laying takes place from mid-January to mid-February.

Descripción: A medium-sized, grey and white petrel, the upper part is grey with a dark hood and a dark “M” along the wings. The underside is white with part of the neck a pale gray. Below the wings, it is predominantly dark (greyish brown). According to the description, it is practically identical to the Bugio’s and Freira’s petrels. However, there are some subtle differences between them. The Fea’s petrel differs from the Bugio Petrel in the vocal notes. The Freira Petrel is narrower with a shorter bill and shorter wings than the Fea’s petrel.