Fratercula corniculata
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Domain: Eukaryota • Regnum: Animalia • Phylum: Chordata • Subphylum: Vertebrata • Classis: Aves • Subclassis: Neognathae • Ordo: Charadriiformes • Familia: Alcidae • Genus: Fratercula • Species: Fratercula corniculata (Naumann, 1821)
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English: Horned Puffin · 日本語: ツノメドリ · |
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- IUCN link: Fratercula corniculata (Naumann, 1821) (Least Concern)
- The Horned Puffin (Fratercula corniculata) is an auk, similar in appearance to the Atlantic Puffin; this bird's bill is yellow at the base and red at the tip. It is a pelagic seabird that feeds primarily by diving for fish. They nest in colonies, often with other auks.