Northern Fulmar

Fulmarus glacialis

Northern Fulmar. Photo:S.D. MacDonald, Canadian Museum of Nature

These birds inhabit the rocky cliffs along the coast of Baffin Island, Devon Island, and elsewhere in the Canadian arctic. They reside in large colonies and often fly great distances into the open ocean to search for food. They do not build a nest. Instead, they lay their eggs (only one egg per pair) on the bare rock or vegetation along cliff edges. The young are capable of flight six weeks after they hatch.

Distribution of Northern Fulmar in Canada