Least Auklet vs Scripps's Murrelet
Aethia pusilla مقارنةً بـ Synthliboramphus scrippsi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| السمة | Least Auklet | Scripps's Murrelet |
|---|---|---|
| الاسم العلمي | Aethia pusilla | Synthliboramphus scrippsi |
| الرتبة | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| الفصيلة | Alcidae | Alcidae |
| حالة الحفاظ | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| الطول | — | — |
| طول الجناح | 18,9 cm (7.4 in) | 24,0 cm (9.4 in) |
| الوزن | 84,33333333333333 g (2.97 oz) | 175,5 g (6.19 oz) |
| النظام الغذائي | -- | -- |
| عدد البيض في الوضع | 1 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
حالة الحفاظ
Least Concern
Least Auklet
Vulnerable
Scripps's Murrelet
About These Birds
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.
Scripps's Murrelet
Scripps's Murrelet, 22–24 cm, breeds in crevices on Channel Islands off southern California. White underparts contrasting with dark grey upperparts; white split extends up flanks. Nocturnal at colonies. Chicks lead-march to sea within 2 days of hatching. Piscivore; threatened by light pollution and introduced predators.