Crested Auklet vs Great Auk
Aethia cristatella comparé à Pinguinus impennis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Crested Auklet | Great Auk |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Aethia cristatella | Pinguinus impennis |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Alcidae | Alcidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 27,9 cm (11.0 in) | — |
| Poids | 260,0 g (9.17 oz) | 4750,0 g (167.55 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Crested Auklet
Extinct
Great Auk
About These Birds
Crested Auklet
Crested Auklet, 23–26 cm, breeds in huge colonies on Aleutian and Bering Sea islands, forming spectacular wheeling flocks. Elaborate forward-curving crest, small orange bill. Males emit a citrus-tangerine scent from nape used in courtship. Planktivore; dives for euphausiids and copepods in icy waters.
Great Auk
Great Auk was the Northern Hemisphere's giant flightless auk, 75–85 cm, hunted to extinction in 1844. The last pair was killed on Eldey Island, Iceland. Black above, white below with a white oval eye patch; vestigial wings. Spent most of its life at sea; bred colonially on Atlantic islands and rocks.