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Cape Gannet

Morus capensis
Family
Boobies and Gannets
Order
Suliformes
Codes
capgan1, CAGA
Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderSuliformes
FamilyBoobies and Gannets (Sulidae)
SpeciesMorus capensis
Codescapgan1, CAGA
Identification

The Cape Gannet (Morus capensis) is a member of the Boobies and Gannets family within the order Suliformes. This species is classified in the eBird taxonomy maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

Use the eBird species code capgan1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.

Related Species in Boobies and Gannets
Abbott's Booby
Papasula abbotti
Northern Gannet
Morus bassanus
Australasian Gannet
Morus serrator
Red-footed Booby
Sula sula
Brown Booby
Sula leucogaster
Cocos Booby
Sula brewsteri
Cape Gannet photo
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Quick Facts

Scientific Name: Morus capensis

Family: Boobies and Gannets

Order: Suliformes

eBird Code: capgan1