Australasian Gannet

Young birds are black in their first year, and gradually acquire more white in subsequent seasons until they reach maturity after five years.

The Australasian Gannet is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Australasian Gannet breeds in small dense colonies at islands and along the coastline of southeastern Australia, Tasmania and New Zealand, and also at Norfolk Island. There are about 30 breeding sites, and several new gannetries have been initiated in recent years. In 1980 the total breeding population was estimated to be about 53 000 pairs, of which 80% bred at gannetries in New Zealand. Numbers at Tasmanian colonies have declined. More

Adult Australasian gannets have a wing span of up to two metres and a weigh around two kilograms. Whilst ungainly on land, gannets are graceful in flight and spectacular when diving into the sea to catch fish. To walk to the Cape, leave you car at Clifton (21km south of Napier). The dramatic 8km walk takes about two hours and, as it follows the base of spectacular stratified cliffs, should be undertaken at low tide. More

The male and female Australasian Gannet are similar in plumage. Most of the body is white, with dark tips on the major wing feathers and the inner tail feathers. The head is buff-yellow and the bill pale blue-grey with striking black borders to the bill sheaths. In immature birds, the head and upperparts are mostly brown with scattered amounts of white spotting. Small flocks are sometimes seen soaring above the ocean, and an individual bird will suddenly fold its wings back and dive spectacularly into the water. More

Numbers of Australasian Gannet have been increasing since 1950, although some colonies have disappeared and others have decreased in size. References - Search Wikimedia Commons Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Morus serrator 1. ^ Maggy Wassilieff. New Zealand's main gannet colonies, 'Gannets and boobies', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Wellington: Ministry for Culture and Heritage. More

Numbers of Australasian Gannet have been increasing since 1950, although some colonies have disappeared and others have decreased in size. References * BirdLife International (2004). Morus serrator. 2006. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. www.iucnredlist.org. Retrieved on 12 May 2006. Database entry includes justification for why this species is of least concern Copyright: Wikipedia. More

Australasian gannet colony at Cape Kidnappers. Photo: Rod Morris. Australasian gannet colony at Cape Kidnappers East Coast Hawke's Bay region East Coast Hawke's Bay area. The Cape Kidnappers Gannet Reserve is managed by the Department of Conservation for the purpose of protecting the gannet nesting sites. The 13 hectare reserve includes the Saddle and Black Reef gannet colonies. More

Australasian Gannet In Flight Nice Blue Sky = Australasian Gannet In Flight Nice Blue Sky by chris17nz. These Australasian Gannet photos were taken off the coast of Dunedin, New Zealand. I was kayaking with my Dad when we ran into a whole colony of them catching fish about 1km off the shore. I paddled back got my camera and sat on the front of my Dads kayak. More

an Australasian Gannet are a brownish-black shade which span out to the tips of its wings. The length of an Australian Gannet when fully grown reaches about 90 centimeters but its wingspan doubles its length being about 180 centimeters wide. As this gannet is flying overhead, it allows us to see how massive its wingspan is as it prepares itself for a spectacular dive into the water. More

An Australasian Gannet prepares for take off at the Black Reef Colony on the North Island of New Zealand. photo of Adult Gannet Picture Muriwai Beach Sunset Adult Gannet Picture Muriwai Beach Sunset A solitary adult Australasian Gannet perches on a rock cliff overlooking the rest of the colony at Muriwai Beach near Auckland on the North Island of New Zealand during the sunset hours. More

An Australasian Gannet (Morus serrator) that has just returned from sea and is looking for its nesting mate. More

The Australasian gannet (Morus serrator) is found around Victoria, Tasmania and New Zealand. They are one of the longest living sea birds (25-38yrs) and generally mate for life. More

Australasian Gannet is a large seabird of about 89cm and weighing nearly 2.5 kg. It is mainly white, with a buff yellow head, and black flight feathers. The juvenile is spotted above with brownish streaks below. The adult plumage takes 3-5 years to develop. Gannets feed mainly on small fish and some squid taken from deep waters or harbours and estuaries. They dive vertically from heights of up to 30m entering the water at tremendous speed. More

The Australasian gannet (Morus serrator) is found in Australian and New Zealand waters. Description With its 2-metre wingspan, golden head and dramatic plunging dives, the white Australasian gannet is an easily identified seabird. Adult gannets are about the size of a goose, with black-tipped wings, black central tail feathers and a strong, conical blue-grey beak. Juvenile birds look quite different. In their first year they have speckled brown feathers on their upper body, and white undersides. More

Australasian Gannet in captivity = owenproudfoot 5 vidéos S'abonnerModifier l'abonnement Chargement… 227 vues 227 vues owenproudfoot — 8 septembre 2007 — This bird was brought to Melbourne zoo (Australia) after being found in the wild unable to fly due to stuffed wi... owenproudfoot — 8 septembre 2007 — This bird was brought to Melbourne zoo (Australia) after being found in the wild unable to fly due to stuffed wings. More