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Schwarzschnabel-Sturmtaucher

Puffinus puffinus

Least Concern →

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

50 years

Length

35 cm

Weight

450 g

Trend

→ Stable

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About

A medium-sized seabird of the North Atlantic and North Pacific, Manx shearwaters are renowned for their extraordinary navigation abilities. They travel up to 1 million kilometers over a lifetime, migrating annually between breeding colonies on North Atlantic islands and wintering grounds off South America. Their stiff-winged shearing flight just above wave surfaces is characteristic. One individual lived for over 55 years, one of the longest-lived wild birds recorded.

Fun Facts

✨ They can travel over 10,000 km in a single foraging trip.
✨ A ringed bird was found to be over 55 years old.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse ecosystems where prey species are available.

🌊 Marine Oceanic 🌋 Marine Coastal/Supratidal

Found across Europe (5 countries) and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Diet & Behavior

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Carnivore

Schwarzschnabel-Sturmtaucher is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Population Trend

→ Stable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Aves (Vögel)

Order

Procellariiformes (Röhrennasen)

Species

Puffinus puffinus (Schwarzschnabel-Sturmtaucher)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese マンクスミズナギドリ

Chinese 大西洋鹱

Spanish Pardela pichoneta

French puffin des anglais

German Schwarzschnabel-Sturmtaucher

Portuguese pardela-sombria / fura-bucho-do-atlântico

Russian обыкновенный буревестник

Similar Species in Puffinus

Galapagossturmtaucher

Puffinus subalaris

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Schwarzschnabel-Sturmtaucher?

The scientific name of Schwarzschnabel-Sturmtaucher is Puffinus puffinus. It belongs to the genus Puffinus.

What is the conservation status of Schwarzschnabel-Sturmtaucher?

Schwarzschnabel-Sturmtaucher (Puffinus puffinus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is stable.

Where does Schwarzschnabel-Sturmtaucher live?

Schwarzschnabel-Sturmtaucher is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.

What family does Schwarzschnabel-Sturmtaucher belong to?

Schwarzschnabel-Sturmtaucher (Puffinus puffinus) belongs to the genus Puffinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Procellariidae.

What does Schwarzschnabel-Sturmtaucher eat?

Schwarzschnabel-Sturmtaucher is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Schwarzschnabel-Sturmtaucher live?

Schwarzschnabel-Sturmtaucher has an average lifespan of approximately 50 years in the wild.

Is Schwarzschnabel-Sturmtaucher endangered?

No, Schwarzschnabel-Sturmtaucher (Puffinus puffinus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Schwarzschnabel-Sturmtaucher belong to?

Schwarzschnabel-Sturmtaucher (Puffinus puffinus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).