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About the Manx shearwater
The Manx shearwater is a bird in the family Procellariidae (order Procellariiformes). Its conservation status on the IUCN Red List is “least concern”. Adults have a wingspan of about 82 cm and weigh around 521 g.
What does the Manx shearwater sound like?
Bird vocalisations are usually divided into songs – longer, often complex phrases used to defend territory and attract mates, sung mostly by males in the breeding season – and calls: short, simple sounds for contact, alarm, begging or flight.
From Wikipedia
The Manx shearwater (Puffinus puffinus) is a medium-sized shearwater in the seabird family Procellariidae. The scientific name of this species records a name shift: Manx shearwaters were called Manks puffins in the 17th century. Puffin is an Anglo-Norman word (Middle English pophyn) for the cured carcasses of nestling shearwaters. The Atlantic puffin acquired the name much later, possibly because of its similar nesting habits.
More from the family Procellariidae
Frequently asked questions
What does a Manx shearwater sound like?
You can hear 1 recording of the Manx shearwater on this page. Bird vocalisations are usually divided into songs – longer, often complex phrases used to defend territory and attract mates, sung mostly by males in the breeding season – and calls: short, simple sounds for contact, alarm, begging or flight.
Is the Manx shearwater endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Manx shearwater as “least concern”.
What family does the Manx shearwater belong to?
The Manx shearwater (Puffinus puffinus) belongs to the family Procellariidae in the order Procellariiformes.
Sources & credits
- Manx Shearwater (Puffinus puffinus) (W1CDR0001420 BD4) – CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Wikidata Q208405 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Manx shearwater – CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo by Martin Reith – CC BY-SA 3.0