Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

Fulmar vs Southern Giant Petrel

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Size

Fulmar

Fulmar

0.5 m

Human

1.75 m

Southern Giant Petrel

Southern Giant Petrel

0.99 m

FulmarSouthern Giant Petrel
Weight0.45–1 kg2.5–5 kg
Length43–50 cm86–99 cm
Wingspan1.02–1.12 m1.8–2.1 m
Top Speed80 km/h–
Lifespan20–50 yrs15–40 yrs
Incubation52 days60 days
Offspring1–1 1–1
DietPiscivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationPartial MigrantMigratory
HabitatOcean, Coast, Rocky CliffsOcean, Coast, island, open_ocean
RegionsNordics, Europe, Asia, North America, AntarcticaAntarctica
FamilyProcellariidaeProcellariidae
OrderProcellariiformesProcellariiformes