Fulmar

usgb/ˈfʊlmər/
noun

A type of seabird related to the petrel, often found in the northern hemisphere.

The fulmar is known for its distinctive tube-like nostrils.
Visual representation of "fulmar" - A type of seabird related to the petrel, often found in the northern hemisphere.

Often appears as...

  • northern fulmar
  • fulmar chick
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Bird Family

Fulmars belong to a bird family called 'Procellariidae' which includes petrels and shearwaters.

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The fulmar we observed on the cliffs is a member of the Procellariidae family.
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Habitat Understanding

Fulmars are generally found in cold seas; learners should associate them with Arctic or subarctic regions.

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During our trip to the northern coasts, we spotted several fulmars gliding over the cold waters.
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Physical Traits

Fulmars have a unique, tubenose structure which distinguishes them from similar seabirds.

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You can identify a fulmar by its tube-like nostrils atop its beak.
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