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Parakeet Auklet
Aethia psittacula
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
29,2 cm
Gewicht
271,0 g
Familie
Alcidae
Ordnung
Charadriiformes
Über uns
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 29,2 cm | 11.5 in |
| Gewicht | 271,0 g | 9.56 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: CR,CV,SC. Incubation: 35-36 days. Fledging: 34-37 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes (Watvögel und Möwen) |
| Familie | Alcidae (Alken) |
| Genus | Aethia |
| Arten | Aethia psittacula |
Distribution
Parakeet Auklet has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
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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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