Wingspan
Up to 97cm
Threats
Bycatch and pollution.
Behaviour
Mainly coastal and migratory in the northern part of range. Surface dives for fish.
Diet
Fish, small shrimp and marine worms.
Conservation Status
Europe
In Portugal
Present all year round, but mostly in the autumn passage (Sep. – Oct.). Small wintering population on coastal areas.
Breeding
Nests are made of shallow scrape on raised, open sand, gravel or mud elevations scattered around Europe.
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