The gannet (Morus bassanus) is a goose-sized seabird of the gannet family. Within this family, it is the species that breeds furthest north and the only one that also breeds in Europe. Since 1991, the gannet has also been a breeding bird on Heligoland. Gannets typically breed in large colonies, with several thousand breeding pairs raising their young. Gannets prefer steep rocky islands off the coast to build their nests. Like most gannet species, the gannet has carved out a feeding niche in which it competes with only a few other species. Its preferred prey fish are fatty fish such as herring and mackerel. Within the order of Suliformes, it travels farthest from its breeding colony while foraging. A comparable flight performance during the food acquisition shows only the gray-footed booby. The gannet is a shock diver, diving into the sea in a fast dive to hunt for fish. Its anatomical characteristics include a streamlined body, long narrow wings, a finely toothed beak in the front half and large webbed feet. (Source: Wikipedia)
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