About the Southern Fulmar
The southern fulmar is a seabird of the Southern Hemisphere. Along with the northern fulmar, F. glacialis, it belongs to the fulmar genus Fulmarus in the family Procellariidae, the true petrels. It is also known as the Antarctic fulmar or silver-grey fulmar.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Fulmarus glacialoides |
| Species Codes | souful1, SOFU, ANFU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Southern Fulmar belong to?
The Southern Fulmar (Fulmarus glacialoides) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
How can I identify the Southern Fulmar?
The southern fulmar is a seabird of the Southern Hemisphere. Along with the northern fulmar, F. glacialis, it belongs to the fulmar genus Fulmarus in the family Procellariidae, the true petrels. It is also known as the Antarctic fulmar or silver-grey fulmar....
Where can I report a Southern Fulmar sighting?
You can log sightings of Southern Fulmar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code souful1, or on iNaturalist.
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