21,218 observationsLeast Concern
Northern Gannet
Morus bassanus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia âșPhylum: Chordata âșClass: Aves âșOrder: Suliformes âșFamily: Sulidae âșGenus: Morus
About
The northern gannet (Morus bassanus) is a seabird and the largest member of the gannet family, Sulidae. "Gannet" is derived from Old English ganot "strong or masculine", ultimately from the same Old Germanic root as "gander". Morus is derived from Ancient Greek moros, "foolish" due to the lack of fear shown by breeding gannets and boobies allowing them to be easily killed. The specific bassanus is from the Bass Rock in the Firth of Forth, which...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Northern Gannet is Morus bassanus.
- Northern Gannet belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Northern Gannet belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Northern Gannet belongs to the class Aves.
- Northern Gannet belongs to the order Suliformes.
- Northern Gannet belongs to the family Sulidae.
- Northern Gannet belongs to the genus Morus.