Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Rhinoceros Auklet

Rhinoceros Auklets are Fairly Common/Common year round.

Habitat

Nearshore waters, deeper channels, and embayments.

Behavior

Behavior on land is difficult to observe because Rhinoceros Auklets are nocturnal at their nesting colonies. On water, the birds are excellent divers, swimming underwater using their wings like flippers. They can remain submerged for up to two minutes.
Breeding
Non Breeding


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