Morus bassanus
Length: 30-45 in Wingspan: 65-70 in Weight: 5-8 lbs
Identification:
Large white seabirds with black primaries and a light yellow wash on the back of the neck. Bill and tail both sharply pointed.
Distribution:
Breed along both sides of the north Atlantic. Range widely over the open Atlantic Ocean.
Cool Facts:
Northern Gannets hunt fish using a spectacular behavior called plunge diving: they fold their wings completely behind them, turning their entire body into a straight spear as they drop out of the sky and slice through the water’s surface to snatch the fish beneath.
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