Manx Shearwater Facts
Puffinus puffinus
The Manx shearwater (Puffinus puffinus) is a medium-sized shearwater in the seabird family Procellariidae.
- Diet
- The Manx shearwater feeds on small fish (herrings, sprats, and sand eels), crustaceans, cephalopods, and surface offal.
- Lifespan
- Up to 50.9 years (maximum recorded longevity)
Manx Shearwater Facts at a Glance
The Manx shearwater (Puffinus puffinus) is a medium-sized shearwater in the seabird family Procellariidae.
It belongs to the family Procellariidae in the order Procellariiformes. This profile is designed as a concise starting point; the source names below document the review basis.
What Do Manx Shearwaters Eat?
Manx Shearwaters have a carnivore diet that includes The Manx shearwater feeds on small fish (herrings, sprats, and sand eels), crustaceans, cephalopods, and surface offal.. The food available in their environment shapes how they find, hunt, forage for, or receive meals.
Manx Shearwater Conservation Status
Manx Shearwater is listed here as Least Concern. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.
Quick facts
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- Up to 50.9 years (maximum recorded longevity)
- Weight
- 453.26 g
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