Parakeet Auklet

Aethia psittacula

Order

CHARADRIIFORMES

Family

Auks, Murres and Puffins (Alcidae)

Code 4

PAAU

Code 6

AETPSI

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Specialized
Eye Color: White.
Head Pattern: Eyeline, Crested or plumed
Crown Color: Black
Forehead Color: Black
Nape Color: Black
Throat Color: Black
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 25 cm (10 in)
Weight: 258 g (9.1 oz)
Size: 3. Medium (9 - 16 in)
Color Primary: White, Black
Underparts: White
Upperparts: Black
Back Pattern: Solid
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Strong direct flight.
Wingspan Range: 39 cm (15.5 in)
Wing Shape: Pointed-Wings
Tail Shape: Squared Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Black
Under Tail: White
Leg Color: Gray

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