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Manx shearwater
This mysterious little bird is known for its haunting call and was once mistaken for witches by pirates off the coast of Wales! They travel thousands of miles every year to nest in their hobbit-like burrows to raise one super fluffy chick.
Scientific name
Puffinus puffinusWhen to see
February to JulySpecies information
Statistics
Length: 30-38cmWingspan: 76-82cm
Weight: 420g
Average lifespan: 15 years
Classified in the UK as Amber under the Birds of Conservation Concern 5: the Red List for Birds (2021).