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Horned Puffin
Fratercula corniculata
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Least Concern
Envergadura
37,1 cm
Peso
559,8333333333334 g
Familia
Alcidae
Orden
Charadriiformes
Acerca de
Frailecillo de cuerno, 36-41 cm. Similar al cirrhata pero con un cuerno negro carnoso sobre el ojo. Pacífico norte. Anida en colonias costeras. Preocupación menor.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 37,1 cm | 14.6 in |
| Peso | 559,8333333333334 g | 19.75 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CR,BU. Incubation: 38-45 days. Fledging: 34-46 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 corniculata |
Distribution
Horned Puffin has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Horned Puffin endangered?
The Horned Puffin has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Horned Puffin nest?
Nest type: CR,BU. Incubation: 38-45 days. Fledging: 34-46 days.
How big is the Horned Puffin?
The Horned Puffin has a wingspan of 37.1 cm, weight of 559.8333333333334 g.
What order and family does the Horned Puffin belong to?
The Horned Puffin (Fratercula corniculata) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Alcidae.
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