Whiskered Auklet vs Spectacled Guillemot
Aethia pygmaea verglichen mit Cepphus carbo
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Whiskered Auklet | Spectacled Guillemot |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Aethia pygmaea | Cepphus carbo |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Familie | Alcidae | Alcidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 22,4 cm (8.8 in) | 38,4 cm (15.1 in) |
| Gewicht | 119,83333333333333 g (4.23 oz) | 480,0 g (16.93 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 1 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
Whiskered Auklet
Least Concern
Spectacled Guillemot
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.
Spectacled Guillemot
Spectacled Guillemot, 36–38 cm, breeds on rocky coasts and sea cliffs of the western North Pacific from Kamchatka to Japan. Sooty black with white spectacle patches around the eye; red feet. Coastal diver; feeds on fish and crustaceans near rocky reefs. Sedentary; stays close to breeding coast year-round.