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Little Auk
Alle alle
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Least Concern
Envergure
23,2 cm
Poids
170,0 g
Famille
Alcidae
Ordre
Charadriiformes
À propos
Little Auk (Dovekie), 17–19 cm, is abundant in the High Arctic, with hundreds of millions breeding in Greenland and Svalbard — one of the world's most numerous seabirds. Tiny, black and white, stubby-billed. Planktivore; dives for copepods. Winters at sea in the North Atlantic, often far offshore.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 23,2 cm | 9.1 in |
| Poids | 170,0 g | 6.00 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 28-31 days. Fledging: 23-33 days.
Taille de la couvée
1
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famille | Alcidae (Auks & Puffins) |
| Genus | Alle |
| Espèces | Alle alle |
Distribution
Little Auk has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the Little Auk endangered?
The Little Auk has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Little Auk nest?
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 28-31 days. Fledging: 23-33 days.
How big is the Little Auk?
The Little Auk has a wingspan of 23.2 cm, weight of 170.0 g.
What order and family does the Little Auk belong to?
The Little Auk (Alle alle) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Alcidae.
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