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Least Auklet

Aethia pusilla

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
18,9 cm
Масса
84,33333333333333 g
Семейство
Alcidae
Отряд
Charadriiformes

The Least Auklet (Aethia pusilla) is a bird species in the family Alcidae (auks & puffins), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 18.9 cm and a weight of 84.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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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
Размах крыльев 18,9 cm 7.4 in
Масса 84,33333333333333 g 2.97 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

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

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Таксономия

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

Distribution

Least Auklet has been recorded in 1 countries.

Присутствует Not recorded

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

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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