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Seabirds and Shorebirds
Oceans cover a majority of the earth and it is only natural that many species of birds have adapted to take advantage of this wealth of nutrients and diverse habitats. Fly into this category to ask and answer questions about seabirds.
575 Questions
What biome do puffins live in?
Puffins live in the temperate deciduous forest biome. They are most often found along the coasts of North America, as well as Europe.
What does the albatross have to do with the cross?
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albatross_(metaphor)
The symbolism used in the Coleridge poem is its highlight. For example: Ah ! well a-day ! what evil looks
Had I from old and young !
Instead of the cross, the Albatross
About my neck was hung.
Where does an albatross lay its eggs?
Both parents return to the same deserted islands near Antarctica or in the north Pacific every two years to lay one egg on the ground on the seashore.
What are the characteristics of a Atlantic Puffin?
It has many several characteristics. Check the link:
www.project puffin.org?PuffinQuestions.html#
Which sea bird is the messanger of bad weather?
The Hydrobatidae, storm petrels. The Wilson's storm petrel and the Leach's storm petrel are harbingers of storms.
What is the difference between a seagull and a tern?
Gulls, informally also known as seagulls, belong to the family Laridae, while terns belong to the family Sternidae. They both belong to the suborder Lari, which is part of the order Charadriiformes. Therefore they are related, but not the same. Terns tend to be smaller and they have shorter legs. Terns have long pointed wings, while the wings of the gulls are usually broader and rounder. The same goes for the beaks. The beaks of the terns are straight and sharp, while the beaks of the gulls are hooked. Terns dive into the water to catch a fish, while gulls float above the water. Terns usually avoid people, while gulls can be often seen in cities. Terns prefer to stick to their fish diet, while gulls will eat almost anything from fish to bread, biscuits, French fries and even garbage!
Yes they do. Birds spend a lot of time preening and keeping their feathers in good condition.
How fast is the magnificent frigate bird in its fastest flight?
There are many sites that have the answer to this question, and magnificent is a completely useless word in this sentence. The question that actually sounds the best is "How fast is the frigate bird?"
The answer to your question is 95 MPH, or 153 kph.
Yes, in fact there have been sightings of seagulls being eaten by sharks.
Where Do Puffins live around the world?
puffins live in the eastern part of north America and the north west part of Africa
