The Northern Gannet [ Pictures for Easy Identification]

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Introduction

What the Northern Gannet Looks Like

Weight, Length, and Wingspan of the Northern Gannet

Pictures of the Northern Gannet

Feeding Behavior of the Northern Gannet

forages by diving headfirst into the ocean, often from a height of more than 100 feet.

Additionally hunts while swimming.

What the Northern Gannet Likes to Eat

The Northern Gannet feeds on the following:

  • fish (herring, sand lance, cod, pollack, menhaden)
  • squid
  • scraps
  • offal

Where To Find the Northern Gannet

You can find the Northern Gannet in the following habitats:

  • Oceanic
  • offshore
  • cliffs and ledges of islands
  • steep protected cliffs of mainland