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| Domain |
Eukarya |
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Sub-Phylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Aves |
| Order |
Charadriformes |
| Family |
Alcidae |
| Genus |
Cerorhinca |
| Species |
monocerata |
| Common Name: |
Rhinocerous Auklet |
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| This Rhinocerous Auklet was photographed by Ryan Murphy in Race Passage, late September, 2009 |
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| Rhinocerous auklet are frequent fall and winter visitors in the waters around Race Rocks. They forage for feed by diving in groups. The pictures above are of the same group, shown in different positions . Click for enlarged version. |
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| This file is provided as part of a collaborative effort by the students, faculty, staff and volunteers of Lester B. Pearson College |
Date:
Oct 2006 |
Garry Fletcher |
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