Gannets
Order: Pelecaniformes. Family: Sulidae
Gannets are large seabirds that plunge-dive for fish and nest in large colonies. They have a torpedo-shaped body, long, narrow, pointed wings and a fairly long tail. There are about 10 species worldwide with 1 in Britain.
| Common name | Binomial | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Gannet | Morus bassanus | A breeding summer visitor and passage migrant |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Great Britain
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