Rhinoceros Auklet
Cerorhinca monocerata
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À propos
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
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: BU,CV. Incubation: 39-52 days. Fledging: 38-56 days.
Taille de la couvée
1
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.
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