Least Auklet vs Scripps's Murrelet

Aethia pusilla dibandingkan dengan Synthliboramphus scrippsi

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atribut Least Auklet Scripps's Murrelet
Nama Ilmiah Aethia pusilla Synthliboramphus scrippsi
Ordo Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Famili Alcidae Alcidae
Status Konservasi Least Concern Vulnerable
Panjang
Rentang Sayap 18,9 cm (7.4 in) 24,0 cm (9.4 in)
Berat 84,33333333333333 g (2.97 oz) 175,5 g (6.19 oz)
Diet -- --
Ukuran Sarang 1 1-2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitat Bersama

Least Auklet only

None

Scripps's Murrelet only

None

Status Konservasi

Least Concern

Least Auklet

Vulnerable

Scripps's Murrelet

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.

Scripps's Murrelet

Scripps's Murrelet, 22–24 cm, breeds in crevices on Channel Islands off southern California. White underparts contrasting with dark grey upperparts; white split extends up flanks. Nocturnal at colonies. Chicks lead-march to sea within 2 days of hatching. Piscivore; threatened by light pollution and introduced predators.

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