Whiskered Auklet
Aethia pygmaea
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<birdfyi-bird slug="aethia-pygmaea"></birdfyi-bird>The Whiskered Auklet (Aethia pygmaea) is a bird species in the family Alcidae (alcas y frailecillos), within the order Charadriiformes (limícolas y gaviotas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 22.4 cm and a weight of 119.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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El mérgulo pigmeo es un pequeño álcido de las costas del norte del Pacífico. Sus ornamentos faciales de cría y el olor a tangerinas lo diferencian de las especies afines. Nidifica en hendiduras de roca. Familia Alcidae.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 22,4 cm | 8.8 in |
| Peso | 119,83333333333333 g | 4.23 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CR,NO. Incubation: 35-36 days. Fledging: 39-42 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
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Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Charadriiformes (Limícolas y Gaviotas) |
| Familia | Alcidae (Alcas y Frailecillos) |
| Genus | Aethia |
| Especies | Aethia pygmaea |
Distribution
Whiskered Auklet has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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