Rhinoceros Auklet, named for the prominent two white horn-like projections on its bill during the breeding season, this bird exhibits a distinctive appearance with dark plumage and a robust build. Rhinoceros Auklets are skilled divers, using their wings to propel themselves underwater in search of fish and marine invertebrates, their primary prey. During the breeding season, they nest in burrows on coastal cliffs and islands, forming large colonies.
Diet
Schooling Fish
Population Status | Monterey
Least Concern
Breeding Season
Winter
Main Habitat
Pelagic (Ocean)
Legal Protection
Migratory Bird Treaty Act
Threats
Human Related Loss (Habitat Loss, Pesticides, Food Source Loss, Climate Change, Disturbance, Entanglement, Harassment, Oil Spills, Pollution)
Size
11 in (Unisex)
Weight
1.06 lb (Unisex)
Wingspan
1.92 ft
Lifespan
28 years (Unisex)