Gannet  (Morus bassanus)

Facts

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Pelecaniformes
Family Sulidae
Genus Morus (1)
Size Wingspan: 170-192 cm (2)
Length: 85-97 cm (2)
Natural History museum logoLearn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Status

Receives general protection under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (8). Included in the Birds of Conservation Concern Amber List (medium conservation concern) (10).