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2016 Wildlife Photo Contest

Australasian Gannet, Pope's Eye - Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park, Australia
Cosmetic metamorphosis - then and now

Species: Australasian Gannet | Location: Pope's Eye - Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park, Australia

Juvenile gannets with their mothers at this Australasian Gannet Breeding Colony. While physical size is almost equal, the clear difference in adult and juvenile plumage and colourings is obvious.

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