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 (auks & puffins), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). 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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के बारे में
Whiskered Auklet, 18–22 cm, breeds on the Aleutian and Kuril Islands in colonies in crevices. Three white facial plumes give the 'whiskered' appearance; forward-curving black crest. Smallest crested auklet. Planktivore; forages in fast tidal currents feeding on euphausiids. Year-round resident near breeding islands.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 22.4 cm | 8.8 in |
| वजन | 119.83333333333333 g | 4.23 oz |
Habitat & Range
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व्यवहार और प्रजनन
घोंसला बनाना
Nest type: CR,NO. Incubation: 35-36 days. Fledging: 39-42 days.
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वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| कुल | Alcidae (Auks & Puffins) |
| Genus | Aethia |
| प्रजातियां | Aethia pygmaea |
Distribution
Whiskered Auklet has been recorded in 1 countries.
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