Northern Gannet
Credit: Liam Quinn

North American field guide

Northern Gannet

Morus bassanus

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Identification

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94 cm (37") Common. Atlantic Ocean. Breeds in large colonies on rocky cliffs. A large white seabird pointed at both ends. White tail. Black wing tips. Bill is grayish blue. Dives head first into sea from great heights to catch fish. Similar but smaller Masked Booby has a black tail and yellow bill.

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