Tufted Puffin
Fratercula cirrhata
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<birdfyi-bird slug="fratercula-cirrhata"></birdfyi-bird>The Tufted Puffin (Fratercula cirrhata) is a bird species in the family Alcidae (alken), within the order Charadriiformes (watvögel und möwen). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 38.8 cm and a weight of 767.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 38,8 cm | 15.3 in |
| Gewicht | 767,3 g | 27.07 oz |
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Nistverhalten
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 41-54 days. Fledging: 38-59 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes (Watvögel und Möwen) |
| Familie | Alcidae (Alken) |
| Genus | Fratercula |
| Arten | Fratercula cirrhata |
Distribution
Tufted Puffin has been recorded in 2 countries.
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