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Black Guillemot

Cepphus grylle

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
30,8 cm
Масса
421,8666666666666 g
Семейство
Alcidae
Отряд
Charadriiformes
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О нас

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
Размах крыльев 30,8 cm 12.1 in
Масса 421,8666666666666 g 14.88 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

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

Размер кладки

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Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Семейство Alcidae (Auks & Puffins)
Genus Cepphus
Виды Cepphus grylle

Distribution

Black Guillemot has been recorded in 5 countries.

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Присутствует Not recorded
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Часто задаваемые вопросы

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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