Fulmar - Fulmarus glacialis - (Linnaeus, 1761) (original) (raw)
Quick facts
| Threat status Europe | Endangered (IUCN) |
|---|---|
| EU Population status | Threatened |
| Protected by | EU Birds Directive and1 other international agreement |
| Natura 2000 sites | 89 are designated for this species |
| Breeding habitats | sparsely vegetated land |
| Wintering habitats | open ocean |
| Natura 2000 species code | A009 |
Distribution
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Threat and EU population status
IUCN Red List status of threatened species
The IUCN Red List threat status assesses the risk of extinction.
EU population status
The status of the population at the EU level was evaluated at the species level; this was based on the reports delivered by Member States under Article 12 of the Birds Directive (see fact sheet below). The EU status assessment can cover several subspecies/subspecific population units. For more information, please consult the species fact sheet and link below.
IUCN Red List Category
| Not Evaluated | Near Threatened | Regionally Extinct |
|---|---|---|
| Not Applicable | Vulnerable | Extinct in the Wild |
| Data Deficient | Endangered | Extinct |
| Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
Population status categories for bird species under the Birds Directive
| Secure |
|---|
| Near Threatened, declining or depleted |
| Threatened (i.e. vulnerable, endangered, critically endangered, regionally extinct) |
| Unknown or not evaluated |
Natura 2000 sites
Protected in the following Natura 2000 sites
Protected sites
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