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Spectacled Guillemot

Cepphus carbo

Least Concern
Envergure
38,4 cm
Poids
480,0 g
Famille
Alcidae
Ordre
Charadriiformes

À propos

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
Envergure 38,4 cm 15.1 in
Poids 480,0 g 16.93 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CR,CV. Incubation: 30-33 days. Fledging: 33 days.

Taille de la couvée

1-2

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Famille Alcidae (Auks & Puffins)
Genus Cepphus
Espèces Cepphus carbo

Distribution

Spectacled Guillemot has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux 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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