Parakeet Auklet
Aethia psittacula
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<birdfyi-bird slug="aethia-psittacula"></birdfyi-bird>The Parakeet Auklet (Aethia psittacula) is a bird species in the family Alcidae (auks & puffins), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 29.2 cm and a weight of 271 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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À propos
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 29,2 cm | 11.5 in |
| Poids | 271,0 g | 9.56 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CR,CV,SC. Incubation: 35-36 days. Fledging: 34-37 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famille | Alcidae (Auks & Puffins) |
| Genus | Aethia |
| Espèces | Aethia psittacula |
Distribution
Parakeet Auklet has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Alcidae family