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Manx Shearwater

Puffinus puffinus

Least Concern
Envergadura
46,5 cm
Peso
482,25 g
Família
Procellariidae
Ordem
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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Sobre

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
Envergadura 46,5 cm 18.3 in
Peso 482,25 g 17.01 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

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

Tamanho da postura

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Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels)
Família Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters)
Genus Puffinus
Espécies Puffinus puffinus

Distribution

Manx Shearwater has been recorded in 7 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

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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