Least Auklet
Aethia pusilla
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<birdfyi-bird slug="aethia-pusilla"></birdfyi-bird>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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About
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 18.9 cm | 7.4 in |
| Weight | 84.33333333333333 g | 2.97 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 30-31 days. Fledging: 25-33 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Alcidae (Auks & Puffins) |
| Genus | Aethia |
| Species | Aethia pusilla |
Distribution
Least Auklet has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Alcidae family