Crested Auklet
Aethia cristatella
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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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 27,9 cm | 11.0 in |
| Ağırlık | 260,0 g | 9.17 oz |
Habitat & Range
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: CR,CV. Incubation: 34-35 days. Fledging: 27-36 days.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
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Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Familya | Alcidae (Auks & Puffins) |
| Genus | Aethia |
| Türler | Aethia cristatella |
Distribution
Crested Auklet has been recorded in 2 countries.
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