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Northern Gannet
Morus bassanus
60.8345, -0.818349
Field Notes
Description:
Is a seabird and is the largest member of the gannet family, Sulidae.
Adults are 81–110 cm (32–43 in) long, weigh 2.2–3.6 kg (4.9–7.9 lb) and have a 165–180 cm (65–71 in) wingspan. Their plumage is white with black wing tips. The bill is light bluish. The eye is light blue, and it is surrounded by bare, black skin. During breeding, the head and neck are brushed in a delicate yellow.
Habitat:
Their breeding range is the North Atlantic. They normally nest in large colonies, on cliffs overlooking the ocean or on small rocky islands.
Notes:
The last pic shows how dense the gannet colonies are.
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Northern Gannet
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PublishedJuly 12, 2013
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