Cape Gannet
Morus capensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="morus-capensis"></birdfyi-bird>The Cape Gannet (Morus capensis) is a bird species in the family Sulidae (gannets & boobies), within the order Suliformes (boobies & cormorants). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 90 cm and a weight of 2.6 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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84–94 cm, wingspan 171 cm. White with black wingtips; yellow-buff head; blue-grey bill. Breeds only on islands off South Africa and Namibia in the Benguela upwelling. Endangered; dramatic decline due to food competition with purse-seine fisheries. Plunge-dives for anchovy.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 90.0 cm | 35.4 in |
| Weight | 2592.6666666666665 g | 91.45 oz |
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: M. Incubation: 44 days. Fledging: 97 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Family | Sulidae (Gannets & Boobies) |
| Genus | Morus |
| Species | Morus capensis |
Distribution
Cape Gannet has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Sulidae family