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Manx Shearwater

Puffinus puffinus

Least Concern
翼展
46.5 cm
体重
482.25 g
Procellariidae
Procellariiformes

关于

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

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

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
Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels)
Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters)
Genus Puffinus
物种 Puffinus puffinus

Distribution

Manx Shearwater has been recorded in 7 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

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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