Gannet  (Morus bassanus)

Authentication

Information authenticated by the RSPB:
http://www.rspb.org.uk/

Glossary

Pelagic: inhabits the open oceans.

References

  1. National Biodiversity Network Species Dictionary (November 2002):
    http://www.nhm.ac.uk/nbn
  2. Mullarney, K., Svensson, L., Zetterstrom, D., & Grant, P.J. (1999) Collins Bird Guide. HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, London.
  3. Greenoak, F. (1979) All the birds of the air. Book Club Associates, London.
  4. Harrison, P. (1983) Seabirds: an identification guide. Croom Helm Ltd, Kent
  5. RSPB. UK Breeding seabirds (November 2002):
    http://www.rspb.org.uk
  6. Lack, P. (1986) The Atlas of Wintering Birds in Britain and Ireland. T. & A. D. Poyser Ltd, Calton.
  7. Walters, M. (1994) Eyewitness Handbooks: Birds Eggs. Dorling Kindersley, London.
  8. JNCC (November 2002):
    http://www.jncc.gov.uk/UKSPA/Species/accounts/A6-10.pdf
  9. Gooders, J. (1982) Collins British Birds. William Collins Sons and Co Ltd, London.
  10. RSPB (2003) The population status of birds in the UK:
    http://www.rspb.org.uk/Images/5_20625.pdf
  11. RSPB (2003) Pers. comm.