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Horned Puffin

Fratercula corniculata

Least Concern
翼展
37.1 cm
体重
559.8333333333334 g
Alcidae
Charadriiformes
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关于

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
翼展 37.1 cm 14.6 in
体重 559.8333333333334 g 19.75 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

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

产卵数

1

分类学

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

Distribution

Horned Puffin has been recorded in 1 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

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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