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Black Guillemot

Cepphus grylle

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
30,8 cm
Khối Lượng
421,8666666666666 g
Họ
Alcidae
Bộ
Charadriiformes

Giới Thiệu

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
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 30,8 cm 12.1 in
Khối Lượng 421,8666666666666 g 14.88 oz

Habitat & Range

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

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

Số Trứng

1-2

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Họ Alcidae (Auks & Puffins)
Genus Cepphus
Loài Cepphus grylle

Distribution

Black Guillemot has been recorded in 5 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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External Databases

Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

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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