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Horned Puffin

Fratercula corniculata

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
37,1 cm
Масса
559,8333333333334 g
Семейство
Alcidae
Отряд
Charadriiformes

О нас

Horned Puffin, 36–41 cm, breeds on rocky cliffs and talus slopes of Alaska and the Russian Far East. White face, massive orange-red bill, fleshy dark 'horn' above eye — striking in breeding plumage. Piscivore; dives for capelin, sand lance, and herring. Pelagic in winter across the North Pacific.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Размах крыльев 37,1 cm 14.6 in
Масса 559,8333333333334 g 19.75 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: CR,BU. Incubation: 38-45 days. Fledging: 34-46 days.

Размер кладки

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Таксономия

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

Distribution

Horned Puffin has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Присутствует Not recorded
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Часто задаваемые вопросы

Is the Horned Puffin endangered?
The Horned Puffin has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Horned Puffin nest?
Nest type: CR,BU. Incubation: 38-45 days. Fledging: 34-46 days.
How big is the Horned Puffin?
The Horned Puffin has a wingspan of 37.1 cm, weight of 559.8333333333334 g.
What order and family does the Horned Puffin belong to?
The Horned Puffin (Fratercula corniculata) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Alcidae.

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