Morus bassanus · Icelandic: Súla
Iceland's largest seabird, famous for spectacular high-speed dives.
Habitat: Offshore stacks and cliffs | Season: All year (peak Mar–Sep)
Plunge-dives vertically from height, hitting the water at up to 100 km/h to catch fish.
Gannets have air sacs under their skin that cushion the impact of these high-speed dives.
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