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Great Auk

Pinguinus impennis

Extinct
体重
4750.0 g
Alcidae
Charadriiformes
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关于

Great Auk was the Northern Hemisphere's giant flightless auk, 75–85 cm, hunted to extinction in 1844. The last pair was killed on Eldey Island, Iceland. Black above, white below with a white oval eye patch; vestigial wings. Spent most of its life at sea; bred colonially on Atlantic islands and rocks.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
体重 4750.0 g 167.55 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Extinct
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: NO. Incubation: 39-44 days. Fledging: 1-18 days.

产卵数

1

分类学

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

Distribution

Great Auk has been recorded in 2 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

Is the Great Auk endangered?
The Great Auk has a conservation status of Extinct.
How does the Great Auk nest?
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 39-44 days. Fledging: 1-18 days.
How big is the Great Auk?
The Great Auk has a weight of 4750.0 g.
What order and family does the Great Auk belong to?
The Great Auk (Pinguinus impennis) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Alcidae.

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