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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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 46.5 cm | 18.3 in |
| 体重 | 482.25 g | 17.01 oz |
Habitat & Range
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 47-66 days. Fledging: 62-76 days.
产卵数
1
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| 科 | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Puffinus |
| 物种 | Puffinus puffinus |
Distribution
Manx Shearwater has been recorded in 7 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family