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 (alcas y frailecillos), within the order Charadriiformes (limícolas y gaviotas). 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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Frailecillo coletudo, 35-40 cm. Largos mechones amarillos colgantes en época de cría, cuerpo negro y blanco. Pacífico norte. Anida en colonias en acantilados. Preocupación menor.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 38,8 cm | 15.3 in |
| Peso | 767,3 g | 27.07 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 41-54 days. Fledging: 38-59 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
1
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Charadriiformes (Limícolas y Gaviotas) |
| Familia | Alcidae (Alcas y Frailecillos) |
| Genus | Fratercula |
| Especies | Fratercula cirrhata |
Distribution
Tufted Puffin has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Tufted Puffin endangered?
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Alcidae family