Least Auklet vs Scripps's Murrelet
Aethia pusilla comparado con Synthliboramphus scrippsi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Least Auklet | Scripps's Murrelet |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Aethia pusilla | Synthliboramphus scrippsi |
| Orden | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Familia | Alcidae | Alcidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 18,9 cm (7.4 in) | 24,0 cm (9.4 in) |
| Peso | 84,33333333333333 g (2.97 oz) | 175,5 g (6.19 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 1 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
Least Auklet
Vulnerable
Scripps's Murrelet
About These Birds
Least Auklet
El mérgulo mínimo es uno de los alcas más pequeños del mundo. Nidifica en millones de individuos en las costas del norte del Pacífico y se alimenta de zooplancton. Durante la cría, luce ornamentos faciales elaborados. Familia Alcidae.
Scripps's Murrelet
Scripps's Murrelet, 22–24 cm, breeds in crevices on Channel Islands off southern California. White underparts contrasting with dark grey upperparts; white split extends up flanks. Nocturnal at colonies. Chicks lead-march to sea within 2 days of hatching. Piscivore; threatened by light pollution and introduced predators.