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Primary Traits
767.3 g
0 m
49
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Fratercula cirrhata
English name
Tufted Puffin
Order
Charadriiformes
Family
Alcidae
Genus
Fratercula
Species
cirrhata
Data source
HBW3, BOTW
Record section
Conservation and Range
Threat status and geographic distribution signals.
Conservation status
Least Concern
Range restricted
No
Island endemic
No
Biogeographic realm
NP
Latitudinal zone
Temperate-Polar
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
744 g
Maximum female mass
No data
Minimum male mass
806 g
Maximum male mass
No data
Minimum unsexed mass
520 g
Maximum unsexed mass
1,000 g
Average mass
767.3 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
0 m
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
0 m
Typical elevation
0 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Sea
Habitat breadth
3
Primary diet
Fish
Diet breadth
2
Diet specialization index
1.22
Record section
Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Colonial
Mating system
Monogamous
Cooperative breeding
Solitary breeder
Nest type
Burrow, Crevice
Nest substrate
Ground, Rock, Grass
Minimum broods per year
No data
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
1
Maximum clutch size
1
Incubating sex
Both
Minimum incubation period
41 d
Maximum incubation period
54 d
Minimum fledging period
38 d
Maximum fledging period
59 d
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
1
Average fledging period
48.5 d
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Migratory, Dispersive, Sedentary