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Manx Shearwater

Puffinus puffinus

Least Concern
Envergure
46,5 cm
Poids
482,25 g
Famille
Procellariidae
Ordre
Procellariiformes

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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À propos

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
Envergure 46,5 cm 18.3 in
Poids 482,25 g 17.01 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: BU. Incubation: 47-66 days. Fledging: 62-76 days.

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels)
Famille Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters)
Genus Puffinus
Espèces Puffinus puffinus

Distribution

Manx Shearwater has been recorded in 7 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Manx Shearwater endangered?
The Manx Shearwater has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Manx Shearwater nest?
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 47-66 days. Fledging: 62-76 days.
How big is the Manx Shearwater?
The Manx Shearwater has a wingspan of 46.5 cm, weight of 482.25 g.
What order and family does the Manx Shearwater belong to?
The Manx Shearwater (Puffinus puffinus) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.

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