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Manx Shearwater

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).

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

Diet & Behavior

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Carnivore

Manx Shearwater 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

Procellariiformes (Procellariiformes)

Species

Puffinus puffinus (Manx Shearwater)

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

Puffinus mauretanicus

Not Evaluated

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Bannerman's Shearwater

Black-vented Shearwater

Puffinus opisthomelas

Critically Endangered

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Marine Coastal/Supratidal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Manx Shearwater?

The scientific name of Manx Shearwater is Puffinus puffinus. It belongs to the genus Puffinus.

What is the conservation status of Manx Shearwater?

Manx Shearwater (Puffinus puffinus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is stable.

Where does Manx Shearwater live?

Manx Shearwater 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 Manx Shearwater belong to?

Manx Shearwater (Puffinus puffinus) belongs to the genus Puffinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Procellariidae.

What does Manx Shearwater eat?

Manx Shearwater is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Manx Shearwater live?

Manx Shearwater has an average lifespan of approximately 50 years in the wild.

Is Manx Shearwater endangered?

No, Manx Shearwater (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 Manx Shearwater belong to?

Manx Shearwater (Puffinus puffinus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).