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Black Guillemot

Cepphus grylle

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
30,8 cm
Berat
421,8666666666666 g
Famili
Alcidae
Ordo
Charadriiformes

Tentang

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
Rentang Sayap 30,8 cm 12.1 in
Berat 421,8666666666666 g 14.88 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

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

Ukuran Sarang

1-2

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Famili Alcidae (Auks & Puffins)
Genus Cepphus
Spesies Cepphus grylle

Distribution

Black Guillemot has been recorded in 5 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

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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