Northern gannet (Morus bassanus), 19th century artwork. Northern gannets are migratory and most spend the winter at sea in the North Atlantic. They re

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Northern gannet (Morus bassanus), 19th century artwork. Northern gannets are migratory and most spend the winter at sea in the North Atlantic. They return to land to mate, where they congregate in large colonies. They feed on fish, plunge-diving into the water from great heights. Artwork published in 1866.

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Size: 5138px × 3425px
Photo credit: © GEORGE BERNARD/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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