Birds of North America
Puzzle 67 · Islands and Open Seas · Page 95 in print
Northern Gannet
Northern Gannets often nest on the windward side of a headland, where steady updrafts help the birds take off and land.
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Atlantic Saury
A schooling fish eaten in North American waters.
Bycatch
Discarded catches taken near fishing vessels.
Cliff Ledges
Narrow coastal places used for nesting.
Fishing Trips
Parents alternate excursions to obtain food for young.
Gannetry
The name for a breeding colony.
Headland
A projecting coastal landform used for nesting.
Mackerel
A fish prey.
Mutual Fencing
Partners clack bills together during a greeting display.
Nape Nibbling
A greeting action between partners.
Nest Pedestal
The raised, compressed structure supporting the egg.
Newfoundland
Waters used for feeding after the breeding season.
Nova Scotia
A coastal region used before southward migration.
Pollack
A fish listed among North American prey.
Updrafts
Rising air currents help takeoff and landing.
Windward Side
The exposed side where nests often receive helpful rising air.
Sources
- Northern Gannet: Life HistoryCornell Lab of Ornithology