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Birds
Northern fulmar
Northern fulmar · Fulmarus glacialis
Watch the elegant northern fulmars gliding over the stormy coasts of the Arctic as they display their fascinating breeding behaviour.
Fact file
- Size
- About 46 to 51 cm long with a wingspan of up to 1.2 m
- Males and females
- The weight and body size of males and females are similar, but they differ slightly in build during the breeding period
- Sounds
- They produce a varied range of vocalisations, including croaking calls
- Diet
- Northern fulmars feed mainly on fish, squid and krill
- Offspring
- Usually one egg is laid per breeding season, which is incubated for about 50 days
How to identify Northern fulmar
Northern fulmars have characteristic grey plumage that is paler on the wings and head. Their strong, broad bill is yellowish and ends in a pronounced tip.
They reach a length of about 46 to 51 cm and a weight of up to 1 kg. Their wingspan is up to 1.2 metres, allowing them to glide majestically over the sea.
More in the app
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- 4 places where you can see Northern fulmar
Where Northern fulmar live
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