The Rhinoceros Auklet has a unique horn-like projection at the base of its orange bill in breeding season. Despite its name, it is more closely related to puffins than to auklets. It nests in burrows on Pacific Coast islands and comes to land only at night, carrying multiple fish in its bill to feed its chick.
Best time to see a Rhinoceros Auklet
The best time to see a Rhinoceros Auklet is March–August, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 2,949 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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