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Rhinoceros Auklet

Cerorhinca monocerata

Least Concern
Envergadura
35,8 cm
Peso
503,75 g
Família
Alcidae
Ordem
Charadriiformes

The Rhinoceros Auklet (Cerorhinca monocerata) is a bird species in the family Alcidae (auks & puffins), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 35.8 cm and a weight of 503.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Sobre

Alca-de-chifre (Cerorhinca monocerata), 35–40 cm. Plumagem escura acima e branca abaixo, com filamentos faciais brancos no adulto reprodutor e protuberância basal no bico. Habita costas e ilhas do Pacífico Norte. Nidifica em tocas. Alimenta-se de peixes e crustáceos capturados por mergulho.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 35,8 cm 14.1 in
Peso 503,75 g 17.77 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

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

Tamanho da postura

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Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Família Alcidae (Auks & Puffins)
Genus Cerorhinca
Espécies Cerorhinca monocerata

Distribution

Rhinoceros Auklet has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

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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