Least Concern

Fulmar (Northern)

Fulmarus glacialis

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About

The northern fulmar is a seabird that resembles a gull but is more closely related to petrels. They spend most of their lives at sea, only coming to land to breed. Fulmars have a special defense mechanism where they can spit a foul-smelling oil at predators.

Habitat

North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans

Diet

Carnivorous - fish, squid, and zooplankton

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Fun Facts

Fulmars can live for over 40 years, making them one of the longest-lived seabirds.
They have a special gland above their eyes that allows them to excrete excess salt from seawater.
Fulmars can spit a foul-smelling oil at predators as a defense mechanism.

Conservation

StatusLeast Concern

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