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Least Auklet

Aethia pusilla

Least Concern
翼開長
18.9 cm
体重
84.33333333333333 g
Alcidae
Charadriiformes

について

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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 18.9 cm 7.4 in
体重 84.33333333333333 g 2.97 oz

Habitat & Range

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: CV. Incubation: 30-31 days. Fledging: 25-33 days.

一腹卵数

1

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Alcidae (Auks & Puffins)
Genus Aethia
Aethia pusilla

Distribution

Least Auklet has been recorded in 1 countries.

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生息あり Not recorded
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よくある質問

Is the Least Auklet endangered?
The Least Auklet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Least Auklet nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 30-31 days. Fledging: 25-33 days.
How big is the Least Auklet?
The Least Auklet has a wingspan of 18.9 cm, weight of 84.33333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Least Auklet belong to?
The Least Auklet (Aethia pusilla) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Alcidae.

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