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Rhinoceros Auklet

Cerorhinca monocerata

Least Concern
طول الجناح
35,8 cm
الوزن
503,75 g
الفصيلة
Alcidae
الرتبة
Charadriiformes

حول

Rhinoceros Auklet, 37–41 cm, breeds colonially in burrows on North Pacific islands from California to Japan. Adults develop a prominent horn at bill base in breeding plumage plus white facial plumes. Nocturnal at colonies. Piscivore; dives up to 50 m for sand lance and herring. Winters at sea.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 35,8 cm 14.1 in
الوزن 503,75 g 17.77 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: BU,CV. Incubation: 39-52 days. Fledging: 38-56 days.

عدد البيض في الوضع

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التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
الفصيلة Alcidae (Auks & Puffins)
Genus Cerorhinca
الأنواع Cerorhinca monocerata

Distribution

Rhinoceros Auklet has been recorded in 1 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Rhinoceros Auklet endangered?
The Rhinoceros Auklet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Rhinoceros Auklet nest?
Nest type: BU,CV. Incubation: 39-52 days. Fledging: 38-56 days.
How big is the Rhinoceros Auklet?
The Rhinoceros Auklet has a wingspan of 35.8 cm, weight of 503.75 g.
What order and family does the Rhinoceros Auklet belong to?
The Rhinoceros Auklet (Cerorhinca monocerata) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Alcidae.

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