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Cape Gannet

Morus capensis

Endangered
翼展
90.0 cm
体重
2592.6666666666665 g
Sulidae
Suliformes

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
翼展 90.0 cm 35.4 in
体重 2592.6666666666665 g 91.45 oz

保护状况

Endangered
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: M. Incubation: 44 days. Fledging: 97 days.

产卵数

1

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants)
Sulidae (Gannets & Boobies)
Genus Morus
物种 Morus capensis

Distribution

Cape Gannet has been recorded in 1 countries.

出现 Not recorded

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常见问题

Is the Cape Gannet endangered?
The Cape Gannet has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Cape Gannet nest?
Nest type: M. Incubation: 44 days. Fledging: 97 days.
How big is the Cape Gannet?
The Cape Gannet has a wingspan of 90.0 cm, weight of 2592.6666666666665 g.
What order and family does the Cape Gannet belong to?
The Cape Gannet (Morus capensis) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Sulidae.

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