Black guillemot — size comparison

The black guillemot nests in crevices on rocky shores and catches small fish and invertebrates in coastal seas. Wings propel dives while feet steer. Small food

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Length

wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaReference values · details in the profiles

Black guillemot

Cepphus grylle

ok. 31 cmDorosły ptak
total length

wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaMeasurement: side

Mass
320–485 gObie płcie — Cornell
Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Boy: approx. 115 cm
Total lengthScale in cm
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Black guillemotTotal lengthapprox. 31 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Boy: approx. 115 cm
Black guillemot — size comparison — facts and sources

The black guillemot nests in crevices on rocky shores and catches small fish and invertebrates in coastal seas. Wings propel dives while feet steer. Small food is swallowed underwater; larger prey is brought to the surface.

Parents alternate between nest attendance and feeding. Greetings involve head movements, calls and bill contact.

Measurement sources