Some observations on the gannet in Hauraki Gulf
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The gannet with a wingspread of seventy inches, is one of the largest seabirds in New Zealand. Only the giant petrel (span seven feet), and an occasional albatross visiting these waters , are larger. Its white plumage, with black wingtips and pastel yellow head make it a bird of outstanding beauty, and its skill as a diver cannot fail to impress the most casual observer.