Manx Shearwater Bird Quiz For KidsADVERTISEMENT1. 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 Score = >Correct answers: