Crested Auklet vs Least Auklet
Aethia cristatella مقارنةً بـ Aethia pusilla
Side-by-Side Comparison
| السمة | Crested Auklet | Least Auklet |
|---|---|---|
| الاسم العلمي | Aethia cristatella | Aethia pusilla |
| الرتبة | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| الفصيلة | Alcidae | Alcidae |
| حالة الحفاظ | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| الطول | — | — |
| طول الجناح | 27,9 cm (11.0 in) | 18,9 cm (7.4 in) |
| الوزن | 260,0 g (9.17 oz) | 84,33333333333333 g (2.97 oz) |
| النظام الغذائي | -- | -- |
| عدد البيض في الوضع | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
حالة الحفاظ
Least Concern
Crested Auklet
Least Concern
Least Auklet
About These Birds
Crested Auklet
Crested Auklet, 23–26 cm, breeds in huge colonies on Aleutian and Bering Sea islands, forming spectacular wheeling flocks. Elaborate forward-curving crest, small orange bill. Males emit a citrus-tangerine scent from nape used in courtship. Planktivore; dives for euphausiids and copepods in icy waters.
Least Auklet
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.