BIRDS
Manx Shearwater
76–82 cmWingspan
350–450 gWeight
25–30 yearsLifespan
1 eggsClutch
51 daysIncubation
Bird weighing 350–450 g. Migratory. Lives on the coast. Feeds on aquatic prey — fish, crustaceans, molluscs. The male and the female look alike. A photo will not tell you which of the two you saw.
There are 112 observations of Manx Shearwater in Québec, mostly in Côte-Nord, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine and Bas-Saint-Laurent, and it has been reported in 5 of the 17 regions.
Where to see it
Habitat
ShorelineGilles Douaire
