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Crested Auklet

Aethia cristatella

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
27,9 cm
Berat
260,0 g
Famili
Alcidae
Ordo
Charadriiformes

Tentang

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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 27,9 cm 11.0 in
Berat 260,0 g 9.17 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CR,CV. Incubation: 34-35 days. Fledging: 27-36 days.

Ukuran Sarang

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Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Famili Alcidae (Auks & Puffins)
Genus Aethia
Spesies Aethia cristatella

Distribution

Crested Auklet has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Crested Auklet endangered?
The Crested Auklet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Crested Auklet nest?
Nest type: CR,CV. Incubation: 34-35 days. Fledging: 27-36 days.
How big is the Crested Auklet?
The Crested Auklet has a wingspan of 27.9 cm, weight of 260.0 g.
What order and family does the Crested Auklet belong to?
The Crested Auklet (Aethia cristatella) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Alcidae.

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