Crested Auklet vs Least Auklet
Aethia cristatella в сравнении с Aethia pusilla
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Crested Auklet | Least Auklet |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Aethia cristatella | Aethia pusilla |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Семейство | Alcidae | Alcidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 27,9 cm (11.0 in) | 18,9 cm (7.4 in) |
| Масса | 260,0 g (9.17 oz) | 84,33333333333333 g (2.97 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Охранный статус
Least Concern
Crested Auklet
Least Concern
Least Auklet
About These Birds
Crested Auklet
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.
Least Auklet
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.