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Tufted Puffin

Fratercula cirrhata

Least Concern
पंखों का फैलाव
38.8 cm
वजन
767.3 g
कुल
Alcidae
गण
Charadriiformes

The Tufted Puffin (Fratercula cirrhata) is a bird species in the family Alcidae (auks & puffins), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 38.8 cm and a weight of 767.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Tufted Puffin, 36–41 cm, is the largest North Pacific puffin, breeding on grassy slopes of islands from California to Kamchatka. Jet-black body, white face, massive orange-red bill, striking golden head tufts. Piscivore; carries multiple fish crosswise in bill. Pelagic in winter across North Pacific.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
पंखों का फैलाव 38.8 cm 15.3 in
वजन 767.3 g 27.07 oz

Habitat & Range

संरक्षण स्थिति

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 41-54 days. Fledging: 38-59 days.

अंडों की संख्या

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वर्गिकी

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
गण Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
कुल Alcidae (Auks & Puffins)
Genus Fratercula
प्रजातियां Fratercula cirrhata

Distribution

Tufted Puffin has been recorded in 2 countries.

उपस्थित Not recorded

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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

Is the Tufted Puffin endangered?
The Tufted Puffin has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Tufted Puffin nest?
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 41-54 days. Fledging: 38-59 days.
How big is the Tufted Puffin?
The Tufted Puffin has a wingspan of 38.8 cm, weight of 767.3 g.
What order and family does the Tufted Puffin belong to?
The Tufted Puffin (Fratercula cirrhata) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Alcidae.

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