Spectacled Guillemot
Cepphus carbo
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<birdfyi-bird slug="cepphus-carbo"></birdfyi-bird>The Spectacled Guillemot (Cepphus carbo) is a bird species in the family Alcidae (auks & puffins), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 38.4 cm and a weight of 480 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Spectacled Guillemot, 36–38 cm, breeds on rocky coasts and sea cliffs of the western North Pacific from Kamchatka to Japan. Sooty black with white spectacle patches around the eye; red feet. Coastal diver; feeds on fish and crustaceans near rocky reefs. Sedentary; stays close to breeding coast year-round.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm | 15.1 in |
| Weight | 480.0 g | 16.93 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CR,CV. Incubation: 30-33 days. Fledging: 33 days.
Clutch Size
1-2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Alcidae (Auks & Puffins) |
| Genus | Cepphus |
| Species | Cepphus carbo |
Distribution
Spectacled Guillemot has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Alcidae family