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Rhinoceros Auklet

Cerorhinca monocerata

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
35,8 cm
Масса
503,75 g
Семейство
Alcidae
Отряд
Charadriiformes
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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
Размах крыльев 35,8 cm 14.1 in
Масса 503,75 g 17.77 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

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

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Таксономия

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

Distribution

Rhinoceros Auklet has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Присутствует Not recorded
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Часто задаваемые вопросы

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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