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Least Auklet

Aethia pusilla

Least Concern
طول الجناح
18,9 cm
الوزن
84,33333333333333 g
الفصيلة
Alcidae
الرتبة
Charadriiformes

The Least Auklet (Aethia pusilla) is a bird species in the family Alcidae (auks & puffins), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 18.9 cm and a weight of 84.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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حول

Least Auklet, 15–16 cm, is the smallest auk, breeding in immense colonies (millions) on rocky Aleutian and Bering Sea islands. Dark above, streaked white below; a tiny white plume above the eye. Planktivore; sieves copepods and euphausiids at sea. Makes loud buzzing display choruses at colony.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 18,9 cm 7.4 in
الوزن 84,33333333333333 g 2.97 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: CV. Incubation: 30-31 days. Fledging: 25-33 days.

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التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
الفصيلة Alcidae (Auks & Puffins)
Genus Aethia
الأنواع Aethia pusilla

Distribution

Least Auklet has been recorded in 1 countries.

موجود Not recorded

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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Least Auklet endangered?
The Least Auklet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Least Auklet nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 30-31 days. Fledging: 25-33 days.
How big is the Least Auklet?
The Least Auklet has a wingspan of 18.9 cm, weight of 84.33333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Least Auklet belong to?
The Least Auklet (Aethia pusilla) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Alcidae.

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