Manx Shearwater
Puffinus puffinus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–47 m
- Max size: 38 cm
- IUCN status: LC
A long winged shearwater that hunts by plunging after fish in coastal waters, diving from low over the surface. It nests in burrows on islands and crosses whole oceans on migration, gliding for hours on stiff wings.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Aves › Procellariiformes › Procellariidae › Puffinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 137203.
FAQ
- How deep does the Manx Shearwater live?
- The Manx Shearwater (Puffinus puffinus) is typically found at 0–47 m.
- How big does the Manx Shearwater get?
- The Manx Shearwater grows to about 38 cm.