sea ​​parrots; Funny and colorful wonders on the Norwegian coast

Sea parrots are one of the most interesting birds that attract many with their special appearance. The colorful beak and the special shape of the eyes of this bird give it a funny look. These lovely birds are often found on the coast of Norway during the breeding season, from April to August. This country hosts about 30% of sea parrots. The best places to see these birds include the Ronde Islands near Ålesund, Løvand in Helgeland and the remote archipelago of Svalbard. By traveling to these destinations, you can see a spectacular view of the habitat of sea parrots; While some of them dive into the water hoping to catch fish and others are socializing in large colonies.

One of the skills that sea parrots are known for is diving; They use their webbed feet to navigate and their wings to fly underwater to catch small fish. They are also known as fliers; Because they can accelerate up to 88 kilometers per hour and flap 400 times per minute. These birds are monogamous and return to the nests every year to raise their chicks. Watching sea parrot colonies in Norway is a unique opportunity for bird lovers.

Below is a short video of sea parrots on the coast of Norway.

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