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Parakeet Auklet
Aethia psittacula
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Least Concern
Wingspan
29.2 cm
Weight
271.0 g
Family
Alcidae
Order
Charadriiformes
About
Parakeet Auklet, 23–25 cm, breeds on rocky islands and cliffs of the Bering Sea and North Pacific. Upturned bright orange-red bill, white facial plume. Unlike most auklets, feeds on jellyfish, medusae, and crustaceans rather than euphausiids. Winters far offshore in the North Pacific.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 29.2 cm | 11.5 in |
| Weight | 271.0 g | 9.56 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CR,CV,SC. Incubation: 35-36 days. Fledging: 34-37 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Alcidae (Auks & Puffins) |
| Genus | Aethia |
| Species | Aethia psittacula |
Distribution
Parakeet Auklet has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Parakeet Auklet endangered?
The Parakeet Auklet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Parakeet Auklet nest?
Nest type: CR,CV,SC. Incubation: 35-36 days. Fledging: 34-37 days.
How big is the Parakeet Auklet?
The Parakeet Auklet has a wingspan of 29.2 cm, weight of 271.0 g.
What order and family does the Parakeet Auklet belong to?
The Parakeet Auklet (Aethia psittacula) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Alcidae.
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