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Range (North Atlantic south in winter)

North Atlantic; south in winter on the American coast to Massachusetts; accidental in northern New Jersey. Nest, on the ledges of rocky cliffs. Egg, one, dull white, 2.85 x 2.01. "The Fulmar is a constant attendant on whalers, sealers, etc.-who know it as the 'Mollimoke '-in order to obtain fatty substances and animal offal; but I never saw it take any while on the wing, and it always settles on the water to feed, like an Albatross. The pinions are often flapped slowly in an owl-like manner, but in scudding they are held very straight-a peculiarity by which it may easily be distinguished from a Gull at a distance" (Saunders). 86a. F. g. minor Kjaerb. LESSER FULMAR; NODDY. "Similar in color to F. glacialis, but much smaller. W., 11.80-12.00; B., 1.30-1.38; depth of B. at base, 60-70."

Range.-" North Atlantic, south on American side to coast of New England" (Ridgw.). SHEARWATERS AND PETRELS. 88. Puffinus borealis Cory. CORY'S SHEARWATER. Ad. - Upper parts ashy fuscous, wings and tail darker; sides of head and neck slightly ashy fuscous, wings and tail darker; sides of head and neck slightly lighter; under parts white, sometimes washed with grayish on the breast; under wingcoverts and under tail-coverts white, the latter more or less mottled with grayish; bill yellowish. L., 21.00; W., 14.00; Tar., 2-20; B., 2.10.