Northern gannet — size comparison

The northern gannet breeds colonially on North Atlantic rocky coasts and islands. Away from breeding sites it spends most time at sea. It spots fish from the ai

Silhouette comparison

Length

wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaReference values · details in the profiles

Northern gannet

Morus bassanus

ok. 1,02 mDorosły ptak
total length

wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaMeasurement: side

Mass
2470–3470 gAdult males — Cornell
Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Person: 170 cm
Total lengthScale in m
00,511,5
Northern gannetTotal lengthapprox. 1.02 m

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Person: 170 cm
Northern gannet — size comparison — facts and sources

The northern gannet breeds colonially on North Atlantic rocky coasts and islands. Away from breeding sites it spends most time at sea.

It spots fish from the air and attacks schools through steep dives, also eating squid. Body air sacs cushion impact with water. Adults regularly return to colonies with chick food.

Measurement sources