Whiskered Auklet vs Tufted Puffin
Aethia pygmaea compared with Fratercula cirrhata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Whiskered Auklet | Tufted Puffin |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aethia pygmaea | Fratercula cirrhata |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Alcidae | Alcidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 22.4 cm (8.8 in) | 38.8 cm (15.3 in) |
| Weight | 119.83333333333333 g (4.23 oz) | 767.3 g (27.07 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Whiskered Auklet
Least Concern
Tufted Puffin
About These Birds
Whiskered Auklet
Whiskered Auklet, 18–22 cm, breeds on the Aleutian and Kuril Islands in colonies in crevices. Three white facial plumes give the 'whiskered' appearance; forward-curving black crest. Smallest crested auklet. Planktivore; forages in fast tidal currents feeding on euphausiids. Year-round resident near breeding islands.
Tufted Puffin
Tufted Puffin, 36–41 cm, is the largest North Pacific puffin, breeding on grassy slopes of islands from California to Kamchatka. Jet-black body, white face, massive orange-red bill, striking golden head tufts. Piscivore; carries multiple fish crosswise in bill. Pelagic in winter across North Pacific.