Manx Shearwater
Puffinus puffinus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="puffinus-puffinus"></birdfyi-bird>The Manx Shearwater (Puffinus puffinus) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 46.5 cm and a weight of 482.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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حول
30–38 cm, wingspan 76–89 cm. Classic small shearwater; jet-black above, brilliant white below; rapid wing-beats and stiff glides. Breeds UK, Faroe, Iceland, and Canary islands; makes extraordinary migrations to south Atlantic. Feeds on fish and squid; nocturnal at colonies. Near Threatened.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 46,5 cm | 18.3 in |
| الوزن | 482,25 g | 17.01 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 47-66 days. Fledging: 62-76 days.
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التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| الفصيلة | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Puffinus |
| الأنواع | Puffinus puffinus |
Distribution
Manx Shearwater has been recorded in 7 countries.
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External Databases
الأسئلة الشائعة
Is the Manx Shearwater endangered?
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family