Northern Fulmar
Fulmarus glacialis
About the Northern Fulmar
The northern fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis), fulmar, or Arctic fulmar is a highly abundant sea bird found primarily in subarctic regions of the North Atlantic and North Pacific oceans. There has been one confirmed sighting in the Southern Hemisphere, with a single bird seen south of New Zealand. Fulmars come in one of two color morphs: a light one, with white head and body and gray wings and tail, and a dark one which is uniformly gray....
Key Facts
- Well-known species with 12,911 recorded observations.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Northern Fulmar?
The scientific name of the Northern Fulmar is Fulmarus glacialis.
How many Northern Fulmar sightings have been recorded?
12,911 observations of the Northern Fulmar have been recorded on iNaturalist.
12,911
observations on iNaturalist
