Australasian Gannet
Morus serrator
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Least Concern
Envergure
92,2 cm
Poids
2512,5 g
Famille
Sulidae
Ordre
Suliformes
À propos
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 92,2 cm | 36.3 in |
| Poids | 2512,5 g | 88.63 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: M. Incubation: 44 days. Fledging: 102 days.
Taille de la couvée
1
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Famille | Sulidae (Gannets & Boobies) |
| Genus | Morus |
| Espèces | Morus serrator |
Distribution
Australasian Gannet has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux 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.
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