Parakeet Auklet (aethia psittacula) Science Article 2 abstract tested the hypothesis that the spatial distributions of foraging least, crested and parakeet auklets (aethia pusilla, A. cristatella and A. psittacula, respectively) in the shallow passes of the Aleutian Islands would be determined by physical mechanisms that control near-surface prey concentrations. We recorded currents using an Acoustic […]
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Comparative foraging ecology of planktivorous auklets in relation to ocean physics and prey availability
Parakeet Auklet (aethia psittacula) Science Article 2 abstract tested the hypothesis that the spatial distributions of foraging least, crested and parakeet auklets (aethia pusilla, A. cristatella and A. psittacula, respectively) in the shallow passes of the Aleutian Islands would be determined by physical mechanisms that control near-surface prey concentrations. We recorded currents using an Acoustic […]
HABITAT SPECIFIC BEHAVIOR OF THE PARAKEETAUKLET IN THE BARREN ISLANDS, ALASKA
Parakeet Auklet (aethia psittacula) Science Article 1 abstract We are not aware of any published accounts of the behavior of the Parakeet Auklet. Previous studies of this species have centered on its ecology in the Bering Sea (Bedard 1969a, 1969b, Sealy 1968, Sealy and Bedard 1973). Our intent is to discuss and relate the basic […]
HABITAT SPECIFIC BEHAVIOR OF THE PARAKEETAUKLET IN THE BARREN ISLANDS, ALASKA
Parakeet Auklet (aethia psittacula) Science Article 1 abstract We are not aware of any published accounts of the behavior of the Parakeet Auklet. Previous studies of this species have centered on its ecology in the Bering Sea (Bedard 1969a, 1969b, Sealy 1968, Sealy and Bedard 1973). Our intent is to discuss and relate the basic […]
Crested Auklet (aethia cristatella)
[order] CHARADRIIFORMES | [family] Alcidae | [latin] aethia cristatella | [UK] Crested Auklet | [FR] Starique cristatelle | [DE] Schopfalk | [ES] Mergulo Empenachado | [NL] Kuifalk Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Breeding Range Breeding Range 2 Non Breeding Range Cerorhinca cristatella Aethia cristatella EU, NA n Pacific coasts n PO Physical charateristics A droll auklet […]
Least Auklet (aethia pusilla)
[order] CHARADRIIFORMES | [family] Alcidae | [latin] aethia pusilla | [UK] Least Auklet | [FR] Starique minuscule | [DE] Zwergalk | [ES] Mergulo Minimo | [NL] Dwergalk Subspecies Monotypic species Physical charateristics The tiniest auk; chubby, neckless. Black above, white below. In summer, a wide dark band across the upper breast. The tiny size and […]
Parakeet Auklet (aethia psittacula)
[order] CHARADRIIFORMES | [family] Alcidae | [latin] aethia psittacula | [UK] Parakeet Auklet | [FR] Starique perroquet | [DE] Rotschnabel-Alk | [ES] Mergulo Lorito | [NL] Papegaai-alk Subspecies Monotypic species Physical charateristics The Parakeet Auklet is a small seabird with a short thick orange bill that is slightly upturned. It is dark colored above and […]
Whiskered Auklet (aethia pygmaea)
[order] CHARADRIIFORMES | [family] Alcidae | [latin] aethia pygmaea | [UK] Whiskered Auklet | [FR] Starique pygmee | [DE] Bartalk | [ES] Mergulo bigotudo | [NL] Geoorde Dwergalk Subspecies Monotypic species Physical charateristics Similar to the larger Crested Auklet, but in addition to the curled black plume on the forehead this bird has three thin […]