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Spectacled Guillemot

Cepphus carbo

Least Concern
Wingspan
38.4 cm
Weight
480.0 g
Family
Alcidae
Order
Charadriiformes

About

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

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Spectacled Guillemot endangered?
The Spectacled Guillemot has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Spectacled Guillemot nest?
Nest type: CR,CV. Incubation: 30-33 days. Fledging: 33 days.
How big is the Spectacled Guillemot?
The Spectacled Guillemot has a wingspan of 38.4 cm, weight of 480.0 g.
What order and family does the Spectacled Guillemot belong to?
The Spectacled Guillemot (Cepphus carbo) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Alcidae.

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