Large seabird of the Sulidae family, characterized by striking white plumage with black wing tips and remarkable aerial diving capabilities, predominantly found in North Atlantic marine environments.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Coastal marine regions of North Atlantic, including breeding colonies in Scotland, Iceland, Norway, Canada, and northeastern United States, preferring rocky cliff faces and remote islands for nesting.
Ecological Role
Critical marine predator regulating fish populations, indicator species for marine ecosystem health, and significant component of North Atlantic marine food webs.
Morphology
SKIN COATDense white plumage with black wing margins, waxy waterproof feather coating for marine environment survival
LIMBS WINGSLong, narrow wings for efficient gliding, powerful webbed feet for swimming, capable of diving up to 20 m deep
HEAD SENSORYElongated pointed bill, binocular vision adapted for precision hunting, specialized skull structure with air sacs to cushion high-velocity diving impacts
BODY STRUCTURELarge seabird, body length 87-100 cm, wingspan 160-180 cm, weight 2.5-3.6 kg, streamlined torpedo-like body optimized for marine diving
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Hobbyfotowiki
