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Adult southern fulmar (Fulmarus glacialoides) on the wing in the Drake passage between the tip of South America and Antarctica. Southern Ocean. The Southern Fulmar is a seabird of the Southern Hemisphere. This bird is in the fulmar genus Fulmarus in the family Procellariidae, the true petrels. It is also known as the Antarctic Fulmar or Silver-grey Fulmar. It is a fairly large, bulky petrel, 45-50 cm long with a wingspan of 110-120 cm. The male has an average weight of 795 grams while the smaller female weighs around 740 grams. These weights increase to 1049 and 932 grams at the start of a shift incubating the eggs. The male has a wing length of 340 mm, bill length of 44.6 mm, tarsus length of 52.1 mm and tail length of 124 mm. The female has a wing length of 339 mm, bill length of 43 mm, tarsus length of 51.5 mm and tail length of 121 mm. The species was first described in 1840 by the Scottish naturalist Andrew Smith based on a specimen collected at the Cape of Good Hope. It is a common species with a population of at least 4 million individuals. About a million pairs breed on the South Sandwich Islands alone. The species is not thought to be at risk of extinction and is classed as Least Concern by Birdlife International
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Fly like the wind, Southern Fulmar! This majestic seabird is on a mission in the vast Drake Passage between South America and Antarctica. With its silver-grey feathers glistening in the Southern Ocean, this adult fulmar glides effortlessly through the air, showcasing its impressive wingspan of 110-120 cm. Belonging to the true petrels family, Procellariidae, this bulky bird is known for its size and strength. The male weighs around 795 grams while his slightly smaller female counterpart tips the scales at 740 grams. These weights increase when they take turns incubating their precious eggs during shifts, reaching up to an astonishing 1049 and 932 grams respectively. Discovered by Scottish naturalist Andrew Smith back in 1840 at Cape of Good Hope, this species has flourished with a population of over four million individuals. Just imagine - one million pairs alone can be found nesting on the South Sandwich Islands! With such abundance and resilience, it's no wonder that Birdlife International classifies these magnificent creatures as Least Concerned regarding extinction risks. So let's celebrate their freedom as they soar across oceans and remind ourselves to appreciate nature's wonders all around us.
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