southern giant petrel
Birds of Namibia
Introduction: Although southern giant petrels (Macronectes giganteus) inhabit the open ocean close to the Namibian shoreline, they are seldom observed ashore. Occasionally they fall prey to sharks. This species is classed as vulnerable, with some fishermen catching them for food in southern African waters.
Distribution From the central coastal area of Namibia south to the Orange River.
Diet: Surface-plunges and scavenges around feeding Killer whales and Cape fur seals. Eats fish and crustaceans and African penguins killed by Cape fur seals. Regularly follows ships.
Description Enormous petrel with bill to match. Even though the legs are set far back on the body, they walk with greater ease than other petrels.
Breeding: Extralimital.
Size: 100cm. Weight: 4.8kg. Wingspan: Up to 2.1m.
Eagles Nest Lodge
Self-catering rock bungalows on the Klein Aus Vista property, guests are welcome to use the restaurant facilities at Desert Horse Inn. A beautiful place to spend a few nights taking in the wonders of southern Namibia
Desert Horse Inn
Named after the desert horses which are one of the main reasons for visiting the area this is the more main stream lodge on the Klein Aus Vista property
