The northern gannet (Morus bassanus) is a seabird, the largest species of the gannet family, Sulidae. It is native to the coasts of the Atlantic Ocean, breeding in Western Europe and Northeastern North America. It is the largest seabird in the northern Atlantic. The sexes are similar in appearance. The adult northern gannet has a mainly white streamlined body with a long neck, and long and slender wings. It is 87–100 cm (34 1⁄2–39 1⁄2 in) long with a 170–180 cm (67–71 in) wingspan. The head and

Come with us to visit the Northern Gannets of Bird Rock in our Video of the Week. This remarkable place is in Newfoundland and Labrador's Cape St Mary's Ecological Reserve, and hosts one of only 6 gannet colonies in North America. Every summer monogamous pairs reunite on the rocky cliffs to nest in the same spot—how they are able to find each other after months apart is a mystery. This video offers a close look at the breeding season and behavior of these stunning birds. Special thank you to the

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