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Morus bassanus (Linnaeus, 1758) Sula bassana Family: gannets, boobies Order: Pelecaniformes print version
Northern gannet Fou de Bassan Alcatraz atlantico Basstölpel
Migration: interoceanic adults less migratory

Verbreitungskarte von Morus bassanus Well known, due to extensive ringing. Young birds migrate S, small numbers reaching equator; some spend summer too in winter quarters. Adults disperse less extensively, but regular in winter in Mediterranean and Gulf of Mexico.   (del Hoyo J, Elliott A, Sargatal J (eds), 1992)


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(Last update: 26.04.04 by E.Heuel)