Key information
Adult gannets are large and bright white with black wingtips. They are distinctively shaped with a long neck and long pointed beak, long pointed tail, and long pointed wings. At sea they flap and then glide low over the water, often travelling in small groups. They feed by flying high and circling before plunging into the sea. They breed in significant numbers at only a few localities and so is an Amber List species.
What they eat:
Fish.
Measurements:
- Length:
- 87-100cm
- Wingspan:
- 165-180cm
- Weight:
- 2,400-3,600g
Population:
- UK breeding:
- 220,000 nests
Identifying features:
This bird species has different identifying features depending on sex/age/season.
Gannet (adult)
Gannet (juvenile)
