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Whiskered Auklet

Aethia pygmaea

Least Concern
Envergadura
22,4 cm
Peso
119,83333333333333 g
Família
Alcidae
Ordem
Charadriiformes

Sobre

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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 22,4 cm 8.8 in
Peso 119,83333333333333 g 4.23 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: CR,NO. Incubation: 35-36 days. Fledging: 39-42 days.

Tamanho da postura

1

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Família Alcidae (Auks & Puffins)
Genus Aethia
Espécies Aethia pygmaea

Distribution

Whiskered Auklet has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Whiskered Auklet endangered?
The Whiskered Auklet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Whiskered Auklet nest?
Nest type: CR,NO. Incubation: 35-36 days. Fledging: 39-42 days.
How big is the Whiskered Auklet?
The Whiskered Auklet has a wingspan of 22.4 cm, weight of 119.83333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Whiskered Auklet belong to?
The Whiskered Auklet (Aethia pygmaea) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Alcidae.

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