Northern Fulmar
Fulmarus glacialis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="northern-fulmar"></birdfyi-bird>À propos
The northern fulmar is a long-lived seabird that can survive over 40 years. It defends its nest by projectile-vomiting a foul-smelling stomach oil at intruders, which can mat the feathers of predators and cause fatal loss of waterproofing. Fulmars have expanded their breeding range dramatically southward over the past two centuries.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Body Length | 47,0 cm | 18.5 in |
| Envergure | 107,0 cm | 42.1 in |
| Poids | 750,0 g | 26.46 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Light morph: white head and underparts with grey wings and back. Dark morph: entirely grey. Tube-nosed bill and stiff-winged flight distinctive at sea.
Bec
Yellowish hooked bill with prominent tubular nostrils on top
Habitat & Range
Open ocean and sea cliffs. Breeds on cliff ledges and grassy slopes on northern coastlines. Pelagic outside breeding season.
Répartition géographique
North Atlantic and North Pacific oceans. Breeds from the Arctic south to Britain, France, and New England.
Diet & Feeding
Fish, squid, crustaceans, offal from fishing vessels, and zooplankton. Feeds by surface-seizing and shallow plunge-diving.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SA. Incubation: 47-53 days. Fledging: 46-53 days.
Taille de la couvée
1
Son
Chant
A nasal, cackling 'kak-kak-kak-kak' or grunting 'uh-uh-uh' at the nest and colony. Less melodic than petrels. In flight gives occasional single nasal calls.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Famille | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Fulmarus |
| Espèces | Fulmarus glacialis |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| German | Eissturmvogel |
| Spanish | Fulmar Boreal |
Distribution
Northern Fulmar has been recorded in 7 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family