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Field Guide to Birds of North America
Species Overview
Identification
Behavior
Portrait
Crested Auklet
Aethia cristatella
Order
CHARADRIIFORMES
Family
Auks, Murres and Puffins (Alcidae)
Code 4
CRAU
Code 6
AETCRI
ITIS
HEAD
Bill Shape:
Specialized
Eye Color:
Dark grey, becoming white at sub-adulthood; White in adults of both sexes.
Head pattern:
Crested or plumed, Unique pattern
Crown Color:
Dark Gray
Forehead Color:
Dark Gray
Nape Color:
Dark Gray
Throat Color:
Gray
Cere color:
No Data
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BODY
Length Range:
23 cm (9 in)
Weight:
264 g (9.3 oz)
Size:
Medium (9 - 16 in)
Color Primary:
Gray
Underparts:
Gray
Upperparts:
Dark Gray
Back Pattern:
Solid
Belly Pattern:
Solid
Breast Pattern:
Solid
FLIGHT
Flight Pattern:
Swift direct flight with rapid wing beats.
Wingspan Range:
36 cm (14 in)
Wing Shape:
Tapered-Wings
Tail shape:
Squared Tail
Tail Pattern:
Solid
Upper Tail:
Dark Gray
Under Tail:
Dark Gray
Leg Color:
Gray
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Parts of a Standing bird
X
Head Feathers and Markings
X
Parts of a Flying bird
X