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Southern Fulmar
Fulmarus glacialoides
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Least Concern
Wingspan
63.0 cm
Weight
897.5 g
Family
Procellariidae
Order
Procellariiformes
About
45–50 cm, wingspan 115–120 cm. Pale grey above, white below with dark wingtips; pink bill with blue tube-nose. Breeds Antarctic cliffs; ranges across Southern Ocean to about 35°S after breeding. Feeds on fish, squid, and krill by surface-seizing. Highly colonial; migratory.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 63.0 cm | 24.8 in |
| Weight | 897.5 g | 31.66 oz |
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CR. Incubation: 46 days. Fledging: 48-56 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Fulmarus |
| Species | Fulmarus glacialoides |
Distribution
Southern Fulmar has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Southern Fulmar endangered?
The Southern Fulmar has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Southern Fulmar nest?
Nest type: CR. Incubation: 46 days. Fledging: 48-56 days.
How big is the Southern Fulmar?
The Southern Fulmar has a wingspan of 63.0 cm, weight of 897.5 g.
What order and family does the Southern Fulmar belong to?
The Southern Fulmar (Fulmarus glacialoides) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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