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Birds
Northern gannet
Morus bassanus
Experience the majestic northern gannets, which nest in colonies along Europe’s coasts and perform spectacular dives.
Fiche d’identité
- Taille
- On average 3 to 4 kg in weight and 85 cm tall, with a wingspan of up to 1.8 m.
- Mâles et femelles
- Males and females look similar, with differences in weight and size barely noticeable.
- Cris
- Loud chattering and screeching, especially during the breeding season.
- Alimentation
- Feeds mainly on herring, mackerel and other fish, which it hunts in steep dives.
- Petits
- A few months after the egg is laid, one or two chicks hatch, which are fed by both parents.
Comment reconnaître : Northern gannet
The northern gannet has striking plumage with snow-white feathers and a distinctive pale blue face. Its long, narrow wings and pointed bill give it an elegant silhouette.
In flight, the northern gannet shows off its impressive wingspan of up to 1.8 metres. In summer, males and females are similar in colour, while juveniles have a brown, speckled appearance.
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