Whiskered Auklet vs Great Auk
Aethia pygmaea comparado com Pinguinus impennis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Whiskered Auklet | Great Auk |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Aethia pygmaea | Pinguinus impennis |
| Ordem | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Família | Alcidae | Alcidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 22,4 cm (8.8 in) | — |
| Peso | 119,83333333333333 g (4.23 oz) | 4750,0 g (167.55 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservação
Least Concern
Whiskered Auklet
Extinct
Great Auk
About These Birds
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.
Great Auk
Great Auk was the Northern Hemisphere's giant flightless auk, 75–85 cm, hunted to extinction in 1844. The last pair was killed on Eldey Island, Iceland. Black above, white below with a white oval eye patch; vestigial wings. Spent most of its life at sea; bred colonially on Atlantic islands and rocks.