StatusNative
RarityCommon
Height90 cm
Weight2300 g
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"Tākapu can hit the water at speeds of up to 100 km/h when diving for fish."
Field Guide
Australasian Gannet
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The Australasian gannet, or Tākapu, is a large seabird native to New Zealand's coastal waters. With its striking white plumage, yellow-tinged head, and piercing blue eyes, this graceful bird is a fantastic sight soaring above the waves or plunging into the sea for fish.
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