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Rhinoceros Auklet

Cerorhinca monocerata

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
35,8 cm
Berat
503,75 g
Famili
Alcidae
Ordo
Charadriiformes
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Tentang

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
Rentang Sayap 35,8 cm 14.1 in
Berat 503,75 g 17.77 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

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

Ukuran Sarang

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Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Rhinoceros Auklet has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

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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