Cape Gannet vs Australasian Gannet
Morus capensis compared with Morus serrator
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Cape Gannet | Australasian Gannet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Morus capensis | Morus serrator |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Sulidae | Sulidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 90.0 cm (35.4 in) | 92.2 cm (36.3 in) |
| Weight | 2592.6666666666665 g (91.45 oz) | 2512.5 g (88.63 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Cape Gannet
Least Concern
Australasian Gannet
About These Birds
Cape Gannet
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.
Australasian Gannet
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.