Manx Shearwater Quiz

1. What does the prefix 'Manx' of the Manx Shearwater bird mean?
  • It is related to the Manx Cat
  • There was a large Shearwater colony on the Isle of Man
  • The bird can speak the a Goidelic language
2. What kind of bird is the Manx Shearwater?
  • Sea bird
  • Land bird
  • Shore bird
3. What colour is the Manx Shearwatrs beak?
  • Blue
  • Grey
  • Black
4. What are the Manx Shearwaters tube-shaped nostrils used for?
  • To excrete water
  • To excrete salt
  • To excrete air
5. What is the Manx Shearwaters preferred diet?
  • Potatos and other crops
  • Small mammals
  • Fish and crustaceans
6. What scientific 'Order' do Manx Shearwaters belong to?
  • Procellariiformes
  • Coraciiformes
  • Passeriformes
7. Where does the Manx Shearwater migrate to during winter?
  • South Africa
  • South Asia
  • South America
8. To deter predators, when is the only time a females egg is visited?
  • During the morning
  • During the afternoon
  • During the night
9. After migrating, what month do Manx Shearwaters return to British waters?
  • January
  • February
  • March
10. On what British coastline do Manx Shearwaters reside in their breeding sites?
  • West coast
  • East coast
  • South coast

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