Northern Gannet

Morus bassanus

Least Concern

The Northern Gannet is a seabird of the North Atlantic. It searches over open water for fish and squid; boobies and gannets plunge-dive with power, while frigatebirds soar for hours and often snatch prey from the surface or from other birds.

Family

Sulidae

Group

Frigatebirds, Boobies, and Gannets

Range

Northern Gannet Range — Resident or seasonal range in the North Atlantic

Population

≈ Unknown

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