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Field Guide to Birds of North America
Species Overview
Identification
Behavior
Portrait
Rhinoceros Auklet
Cerorhinca monocerata
Order
CHARADRIIFORMES
Family
Auks, Murres and Puffins (Alcidae)
Code 4
RHAU
Code 6
CERMON
ITIS
HEAD
Bill Shape:
Specialized
Eye Color:
Brown in young, then orange, becoming buff-yellow to cream in adults.
Head pattern:
Plain, Crested or plumed, Unique pattern
Crown Color:
Black
Forehead Color:
Black
Nape Color:
Black
Throat Color:
Dark Gray
Cere color:
No Data
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BODY
Length Range:
38 cm (15 in)
Weight:
499 g (17.6 oz)
Size:
Medium (9 - 16 in)
Color Primary:
Black
Underparts:
Dark Gray
Upperparts:
Black
Back Pattern:
Solid
Belly Pattern:
Solid
Breast Pattern:
Solid
FLIGHT
Flight Pattern:
Swift direct flight with rapid wing beats.
Wingspan Range:
56 cm (22 in)
Wing Shape:
Tapered-Wings
Tail shape:
Squared Tail
Tail Pattern:
Solid
Upper Tail:
Black
Under Tail:
Black
Leg Color:
Yellow-gray
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Parts of a Standing bird
X
Head Feathers and Markings
X
Parts of a Flying bird
X