Australasian Gannet
Morus serrator
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Least Concern
Wingspan
92.2 cm
Weight
2512.5 g
Family
Sulidae
Order
Suliformes
About
84–91 cm, wingspan 165–185 cm. White with black wingtips; yellow wash on head; grey-blue bill. Breeds SE Australia and New Zealand coasts; ranges throughout Australasian seas. Feeds on fish by plunge-diving from height. Closely related to Northern Gannet; declining at some colonies.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 92.2 cm | 36.3 in |
| Weight | 2512.5 g | 88.63 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: M. Incubation: 44 days. Fledging: 102 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Family | Sulidae (Gannets & Boobies) |
| Genus | Morus |
| Species | Morus serrator |
Distribution
Australasian Gannet has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Australasian Gannet endangered?
The Australasian Gannet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Australasian Gannet nest?
Nest type: M. Incubation: 44 days. Fledging: 102 days.
How big is the Australasian Gannet?
The Australasian Gannet has a wingspan of 92.2 cm, weight of 2512.5 g.
What order and family does the Australasian Gannet belong to?
The Australasian Gannet (Morus serrator) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Sulidae.
Similar Birds
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Endangered
Blue-footed Booby
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Least Concern
Brown Booby
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Least Concern
Cape Gannet
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Endangered
Cocos Booby
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Masked Booby
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Least Concern
Nazca Booby
Sula granti
Least Concern
Northern Gannet
Morus bassanus
Least Concern