Fulmar

/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
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
Definition 1 of 1
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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.

Illustration for Habitat Understanding
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.

Illustration for Physical Traits
You can identify a fulmar by its tube-like nostrils atop its beak.
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Bird Family

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

Illustration for Bird Family
The fulmar we observed on the cliffs is a member of the Procellariidae family.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Habitat Understanding

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

Illustration for Habitat Understanding
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.

Illustration for Physical Traits
You can identify a fulmar by its tube-like nostrils atop its beak.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Bird Family

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

Illustration for Bird Family
The fulmar we observed on the cliffs is a member of the Procellariidae family.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Habitat Understanding

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

Illustration for Habitat Understanding
During our trip to the northern coasts, we spotted several fulmars gliding over the cold waters.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Physical Traits

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

Illustration for Physical Traits
You can identify a fulmar by its tube-like nostrils atop its beak.
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