Horned Puffin
Fratercula corniculata
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<birdfyi-bird slug="fratercula-corniculata"></birdfyi-bird>The Horned Puffin (Fratercula corniculata) is a bird species in the family Alcidae (auks & puffins), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 37.1 cm and a weight of 559.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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
Поведение и размножение
Гнездование
Nest type: CR,BU. Incubation: 38-45 days. Fledging: 34-46 days.
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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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