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Rhinoceros Auklet

Cerorhinca monocerata

Least Concern
Envergure
35,8 cm
Poids
503,75 g
Famille
Alcidae
Ordre
Charadriiformes

The Rhinoceros Auklet (Cerorhinca monocerata) is a bird species in the family Alcidae (auks & puffins), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 35.8 cm and a weight of 503.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Rhinoceros Auklet, 37–41 cm, breeds colonially in burrows on North Pacific islands from California to Japan. Adults develop a prominent horn at bill base in breeding plumage plus white facial plumes. Nocturnal at colonies. Piscivore; dives up to 50 m for sand lance and herring. Winters at sea.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 35,8 cm 14.1 in
Poids 503,75 g 17.77 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: BU,CV. Incubation: 39-52 days. Fledging: 38-56 days.

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Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Rhinoceros Auklet has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Rhinoceros Auklet endangered?
The Rhinoceros Auklet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Rhinoceros Auklet nest?
Nest type: BU,CV. Incubation: 39-52 days. Fledging: 38-56 days.
How big is the Rhinoceros Auklet?
The Rhinoceros Auklet has a wingspan of 35.8 cm, weight of 503.75 g.
What order and family does the Rhinoceros Auklet belong to?
The Rhinoceros Auklet (Cerorhinca monocerata) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Alcidae.

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