Least Auklet vs Whiskered Auklet

Aethia pusilla dibandingkan dengan Aethia pygmaea

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atribut Least Auklet Whiskered Auklet
Nama Ilmiah Aethia pusilla Aethia pygmaea
Ordo Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Famili Alcidae Alcidae
Status Konservasi Least Concern Least Concern
Panjang
Rentang Sayap 18,9 cm (7.4 in) 22,4 cm (8.8 in)
Berat 84,33333333333333 g (2.97 oz) 119,83333333333333 g (4.23 oz)
Diet -- --
Ukuran Sarang 1 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitat Bersama

Least Auklet only

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Whiskered Auklet only

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Status Konservasi

Least Concern

Least Auklet

Least Concern

Whiskered Auklet

About These Birds

Least Auklet

Least Auklet, 15–16 cm, is the smallest auk, breeding in immense colonies (millions) on rocky Aleutian and Bering Sea islands. Dark above, streaked white below; a tiny white plume above the eye. Planktivore; sieves copepods and euphausiids at sea. Makes loud buzzing display choruses at colony.

Whiskered Auklet

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.

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