Cape Gannet

Morus capensis

Endangered

The Cape Gannet is a seabird of southern African coastal waters. It searches over open water for fish and squid; boobies and gannets plunge-dive with power, while frigatebirds soar for hours and often snatch prey from the surface or from other birds.

Family

Sulidae

Group

Frigatebirds, Boobies, and Gannets

Range

Cape Gannet Range — Resident or seasonal range in southern African coastal waters

Population

≈ 150K-200K

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