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Crested Auklet
Aethia cristatella
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Least Concern
Envergadura
27,9 cm
Peso
260,0 g
Familia
Alcidae
Orden
Charadriiformes
Acerca de
El mérgulo copetudo es un álcido compacto con una espectacular cresta curva hacia adelante. Nidifica en colonias sobre afloramientos rocosos en las Islas Aleutianas y el norte del Pacífico. Emite notas graznantes y tiene un pronunciado olor cítrico durante la cría. Familia Alcidae.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 27,9 cm | 11.0 in |
| Peso | 260,0 g | 9.17 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CR,CV. Incubation: 34-35 days. Fledging: 27-36 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
1
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Charadriiformes (Limícolas y Gaviotas) |
| Familia | Alcidae (Alcas y Frailecillos) |
| Genus | Aethia |
| Especies | Aethia cristatella |
Distribution
Crested Auklet has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Crested Auklet endangered?
The Crested Auklet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Crested Auklet nest?
Nest type: CR,CV. Incubation: 34-35 days. Fledging: 27-36 days.
How big is the Crested Auklet?
The Crested Auklet has a wingspan of 27.9 cm, weight of 260.0 g.
What order and family does the Crested Auklet belong to?
The Crested Auklet (Aethia cristatella) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Alcidae.
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