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Fulmarus glacialis (Linnaeus, 1761) Family: Procellariidae Order: Procellariiformes Back
Northern fulmar Eissturmvogel Fulmar boréal Fulmar boreal
CMS NL Redlist 2000 (Criteria) NL CITES NL (Europe: SPEC N threat status S)
Migration: intercontinental migratory in the N, dispersive in the S

Fulmarus glacialis

N populations migratory, retreating S as sea freezes over, and mostly absent Nov-Feb. Further S dispersive, ranging widely, but not usually reaching zones of warm water; regularly occurs S to Baja California. Young birds may make transoceanic crossings and generally wander further than adults, which are less mobile. Has occured in Mediterranean, at Madeira and far inland in Czechoslovakia.
(del Hoyo J A Elliott; J Sargatal (eds) (1992) - www.hbw.com )

Regions: East Asia, Europe, North America, North Asia
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Explanatory notes
(Last update: 05.08.02 by E.Heuel)

Populations