Australasian gannet (24/38)

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Skirmishes between gannets at their nesting colonies often involve rivals seizing each other by their formidable saw-edged bills.

Scientific name
Morus serrator
Common names
Australasian gannet, takapu, takupu, Australian gannet, Pacific gannet
Location
Cape Kidnappers, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
Photo ID
5888