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Least Auklet
Aethia pusilla
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Least Concern
طول الجناح
18,9 cm
الوزن
84,33333333333333 g
الفصيلة
Alcidae
الرتبة
Charadriiformes
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.
عدد البيض في الوضع
1
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.
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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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