Manx Shearwater
Puffinus puffinus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="puffinus-puffinus"></birdfyi-bird>About
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 46.5 cm | 18.3 in |
| Weight | 482.25 g | 17.01 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 47-66 days. Fledging: 62-76 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Puffinus |
| Species | Puffinus puffinus |
Distribution
Manx Shearwater has been recorded in 7 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family