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Northern Gannet
Morus bassanus
The Northern Gannet is a large, striking seabird known for its brilliant white plumage, black-tipped wings, and long, pointed beak. It is the largest member of the gannet family and is renowned for its spectacular plunge-diving behavior, where it dives from great heights to catc…
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- Despite their size and dramatic dives, Northern Gannets can fly up to 65 km/h and migrate thousands of kilometers each year between breeding and wintering grounds.
- Northern Gannets have some of the densest nesting colonies of any seabird, with thousands of pairs packed closely together. Their streamlined bodies and air sacs in their face and chest cushion the high-impact dives from up to 40 meters. Fascinatingly, their eyes are positioned forward, allowing for excellent binocular vision to spot fish underwater.
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