Rhinoceros Auklet

Cerorhinca monocerata

Least Concern

The Rhinoceros Auklet is a sturdy North Pacific seabird that nests in burrows on islands and coastal slopes. It feeds mostly on small fish and squid, often carrying several fish crosswise in its bill to chicks. Its broad North Pacific range and large population support a Least Concern status.

Family

Alcidae

Group

Auks, Murres, and Puffins

Range

Rhinoceros Auklet Range — North Pacific coasts from Japan and eastern Russia to Alaska and western North America

Population

≈ >1.3M

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