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Northern Gannet
Least Concern

Northern Gannet

Morus bassanus

Northern gannets are large seabirds famous for dramatic plunge-dives into the ocean to catch fish.

Category Bird
Habitat Ocean
Diet Carnivore
Lifespan 17-35 years
Size 84-100 cm
Scientific Name Morus bassanus

About Northern Gannet

Northern gannets are large seabirds famous for dramatic plunge-dives into the ocean to catch fish.

It belongs to the Bird group and is commonly associated with ocean habitats with a carnivore diet, with a lifespan of 17-35 years, a size of 84-100 cm, a conservation status of Least Concern.

Fun Fact

A gannet can hit the water at high speed from heights of over 30 meters.

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