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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:Northern_gannet.jpg|thumb|{{PAGENAME}}]]<br>'''Northern Gannet''' (''Morus bassanus'') is a [[seabird]] species belonging to the [[gannet]] family, Sulidae. It is native to the coasts of the [[Atlantic Ocean]], breeding in [[Western Europe]] and [[North America]]. <br />
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== Description ==<br />
The Northern Gannet is a large bird, with a wingspan of up to 2 meters. It has a long, slender body, a pointed tail, and a large, sharp beak. The adult bird is predominantly white, with black wingtips and a yellowish head. <br />
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== Habitat and Distribution ==<br />
Northern Gannets are found in the North Atlantic, from the coast of [[North America]] to [[Western Europe]]. They breed on cliffs and islands, where they form large, dense colonies. The largest colony is located on [[Bass Rock]], [[Scotland]], which is home to over 150,000 birds.<br />
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== Behaviour and Diet ==<br />
Northern Gannets are known for their spectacular diving behaviour, plunging into the sea from a height of up to 40 meters to catch fish. Their diet primarily consists of [[herring]] and [[mackerel]], but they also eat other small fish and squid.<br />
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== Conservation ==<br />
The Northern Gannet is currently classified as Least Concern by the [[IUCN]]. However, they face threats from pollution, overfishing, and climate change, which could impact their food supply and breeding sites.<br />
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== See also ==<br />
* [[Seabird]]<br />
* [[Atlantic Ocean]]<br />
* [[Bass Rock]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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[[Category:Birds]]<br />
[[Category:Seabirds]]<br />
[[Category:Atlantic Ocean]]<br />
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