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Black Guillemot

Cepphus grylle

Least Concern
Envergure
30,8 cm
Poids
421,8666666666666 g
Famille
Alcidae
Ordre
Charadriiformes

À propos

Black Guillemot, 30–32 cm, is a compact North Atlantic alcid, distinctive in summer: entirely black with bold white wing patches and vivid red feet. Resident on rocky Arctic and boreal shores year-round; does not undertake long pelagic migrations. Dives to 50 m for blennies and sand eels near shore.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 30,8 cm 12.1 in
Poids 421,8666666666666 g 14.88 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CR,CV,SC. Incubation: 28-32 days. Fledging: 30-40 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 grylle

Distribution

Black Guillemot has been recorded in 5 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Black Guillemot endangered?
The Black Guillemot has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black Guillemot nest?
Nest type: CR,CV,SC. Incubation: 28-32 days. Fledging: 30-40 days.
How big is the Black Guillemot?
The Black Guillemot has a wingspan of 30.8 cm, weight of 421.8666666666666 g.
What order and family does the Black Guillemot belong to?
The Black Guillemot (Cepphus grylle) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Alcidae.

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