About the Whiskered Auklet
The whiskered auklet is a small seabird of the auk family. It has a more restricted range than other members of its genus, Aethia, living only around the Aleutian Islands and on some islands off Siberia, and breeding on these islands. It is one of the smallest alcids, only the closely related least auklet being smaller. Its name is derived from the long white feathers on its face that are part of its breeding plumage.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Auks, Murres, and Puffins (Alcidae) |
| Species | Aethia pygmaea |
| Species Codes | whiauk, WHAU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Whiskered Auklet belong to?
The Whiskered Auklet (Aethia pygmaea) belongs to the Auks, Murres, and Puffins family (Alcidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Whiskered Auklet?
The whiskered auklet is a small seabird of the auk family. It has a more restricted range than other members of its genus, Aethia, living only around the Aleutian Islands and on some islands off Siberia, and breeding on these islands. It is one of the smallest alcids, only the closely related least ...
Where can I report a Whiskered Auklet sighting?
You can log sightings of Whiskered Auklet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whiauk, or on iNaturalist.
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