Whiskered Auklet
Aethia pygmaea
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 22,4 cm | 8.8 in |
| Ağırlık | 119,83333333333333 g | 4.23 oz |
Habitat & Range
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: CR,NO. Incubation: 35-36 days. Fledging: 39-42 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 pygmaea |
Distribution
Whiskered Auklet has been recorded in 1 countries.
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