Rhinoceros Auklet vs Tufted Puffin
Cerorhinca monocerata compared with Fratercula cirrhata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Rhinoceros Auklet | Tufted Puffin |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cerorhinca monocerata | Fratercula cirrhata |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Alcidae | Alcidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 35.8 cm (14.1 in) | 38.8 cm (15.3 in) |
| Weight | 503.75 g (17.77 oz) | 767.3 g (27.07 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Rhinoceros Auklet
Least Concern
Tufted Puffin
About These Birds
Rhinoceros Auklet
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.
Tufted Puffin
Tufted Puffin, 36–41 cm, is the largest North Pacific puffin, breeding on grassy slopes of islands from California to Kamchatka. Jet-black body, white face, massive orange-red bill, striking golden head tufts. Piscivore; carries multiple fish crosswise in bill. Pelagic in winter across North Pacific.