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Cape gannet (Morus capensis) Trawling grounds south of Cape Town, South Africa. Apr 9, 2016. Cape gannet,Fall,Geotagged,Morus capensis,South Africa Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Cape gannet (Morus capensis)

Trawling grounds south of Cape Town, South Africa. Apr 9, 2016.

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The Cape gannet originally ''Sula capensis'', is a large seabird of the gannet family, Sulidae.

They are easily identified by their large size, black and white plumage and distinctive yellow crown and hindneck. The pale blue bill is pointed with fine serrations near the tip; perhaps because of the depth and speed of the gannet's dive when fishing , its beak has no external nostrils into which the water might be forced.

Similar species: Sulids
Species identified by Thibaud Aronson
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By Thibaud Aronson

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Uploaded Jul 27, 2016. Captured Apr 9, 2016 12:08 in Unnamed Road, Cape Peninsula, Cape Town, South Africa.
  • PENTAX K-3
  • f/10.0
  • 1/4000s
  • ISO800
  • 300mm