Wednesday, 15 February 2012
Manx Shearwater
Scientific Name:
Puffinus puffinus
Length:
34cm
Wingspan (mm):
82cm
Lifespan:
As much as 55 years Description
The Manx Shearwater has long straight slim wings and is black above and white below. It flies with a series of rapid stiff winged flaps followed by long glides on stiff, straight wings over the surface of the water, occasionally banking or "shearing".
Diet
Manx Shearwaters feed mainly on herring, sprats and sardines.