Black Guillemot
Cepphus grylle
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<birdfyi-bird slug="cepphus-grylle"></birdfyi-bird>The Black Guillemot (Cepphus grylle) is a bird species in the family Alcidae (auks & puffins), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 30.8 cm and a weight of 421.9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sobre
Torda-mergulhadora (Cepphus grylle), 30–36 cm. Plumagem preta com grande mancha branca nas asas, interior do bico vermelho, pernas vermelhas. No inverno, torna-se branca com marcações escuras. Habita costas rochosas do Atlântico Norte e Ártico. Nidifica em fendas. Mergulha para capturar peixes e invertebrados.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 30,8 cm | 12.1 in |
| Peso | 421,8666666666666 g | 14.88 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: CR,CV,SC. Incubation: 28-32 days. Fledging: 30-40 days.
Tamanho da postura
1-2
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Família | Alcidae (Auks & Puffins) |
| Genus | Cepphus |
| Espécies | Cepphus grylle |
Distribution
Black Guillemot has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Perguntas frequentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Alcidae family