Crested Auklet
Aethia cristatella
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<birdfyi-bird slug="aethia-cristatella"></birdfyi-bird>The Crested Auklet (Aethia cristatella) is a bird species in the family Alcidae (auks & puffins), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27.9 cm and a weight of 260 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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について
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 翼開長 | 27.9 cm | 11.0 in |
| 体重 | 260.0 g | 9.17 oz |
Habitat & Range
保全状況
行動と繁殖
営巣
Nest type: CR,CV. Incubation: 34-35 days. Fledging: 27-36 days.
一腹卵数
1
分類学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| 科 | Alcidae (Auks & Puffins) |
| Genus | Aethia |
| 種 | Aethia cristatella |
Distribution
Crested Auklet has been recorded in 2 countries.
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