Parakeet Auklet

The Parakeet Auklet is a small seabird of the North Pacific. It used to be placed on its own in the genus Cyclorrhynchus but recent morphological and genetic evidence suggest it should be placed in the genus Aethia. It is associated with the boreal waters of Alaska and Kamchatka and Siberia. It breeds on the cliffs, slopes and boulder fields of offshore islands, generally moving south during the winter.

The Parakeet Auklet is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

Parakeet Auklet in North America. This beautiful seabird has a doll-like face with stunning white irides, monotonous Whinneying calls, and unusual feeding apparatus and habits. Parakeet Auklets have the widest range of any of the Alaskan auklets, spanning the northern Gulf of Alaska, most of the Bering Sea, the north Pacific south of the Aleutian Islands, and the Sea of Okhotsk in Siberia. More

also show a different Parakeet Auklet than either of the birds photographed on 17 January (see Brad Schram's nice shots). Both of the birds on 17 January had longer head plumes than our bird. On our bird (above), note that the plume was shorter on the right side of the face (above left) than the left, and neither side had a complete plume. Our bird has an all dark neck, while the 'duller' one on 17 January has a lot of white on the front of the neck. More

The Parakeet Auklet is a small seabird of the North Pacific. It used to be placed on its own in the genus Cyclorrhynchus (Kaup, 1829) but recent morphological and genetic evidence suggest it should be placed in the genus Aethia. It is associated with the boreal waters of Alaska and Kamchatka and Siberia. It breeds on the cliffs, slopes and boulder fields of offshore islands, generally moving south during the winter. More

Parakeet Auklet: Breeds on Bering Sea islands and nearby coasts; spends winters offshore as far south as California. Breeding and Nesting Parakeet Auklet: One white to blue egg is laid in a cliff crevice or rock pile. Incubation ranges from 35 to 36 days and is carried out by both parents. Foraging and Feeding Parakeet Auklet: Eats jellyfish, krill, and small fish; forages by diving from the surface and pursuing prey underwater. More

Parakeet Auklet: Breeds on Bering Sea islands and nearby coasts; spends winters offshore as far south as California. Voice Text "chu-u-u-ee, chu-u-u-ee-ee" Interesting Facts * The Parakeet Auklet used to be placed on its own in the genus Cyclorrhynchus but recent morphological and genetic evidence suggest it should be placed in the genus Aethia. More

The Parakeet Auklet is a highly vocal species at the nest, calling once it arrives at the nest and then dueting once it's mate arrives. It makes a series of rhythimc hoarse calls (like that of the Cassin's Auklet) and a quavering squeal. More

HW0004D001A pair of Parakeet Auklets engage in a mating ritual St. George, Pribilof Islands, Southwest Alaska 152OT HW0005D001 View Similars View SimilarsView SimilarsView SimilarsView SimilarsView Similars View Similars View PreviewAdd to LightboxAdd to Cart Buy Prints & Gifts152OT HW0005D001Least Auklets, returning to their nest burrows, fill the sky during an early July sunset on St. More

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The Parakeet Auklet is a small seabird of the North Pacific, the only member of the genus Cyclorrhynchus (Kaup, 1829). It is associated with the boreal waters of Alaska and Kamchatka and Siberia. It breeds on the cliffs, slopes and boulder fields of offshore islands, generally moving south during the winter. Description: The Parakeet Auklet is a small (23 cm) auk with a short orange bill that is upturned to give the bird its curious fixed expression. More

The Parakeet Auklet is a small (23 cm) auk with a short orange bill that is upturned to give the bird its curious fixed expression. The bird's plumage is dark above and white below. with a single white plume projecting back from the eye. There is a small amount of variation between breeding and winter plumage. The Parakeet Auklet is a highly vocal species at the nest, calling once it arrives at the nest and then duetting once its mate arrives. More

Parakeet Auklet determination Similar species Alcidae Ancient Murrelet | Atlantic Puffin | Black Guillemot | Great Auk | Guillemot | Little Auk | Parakeet Auklet | Razorbill | Thick-Billed Murre | Tufted Puffin | Links to European databases Parakeet Auklet EU report (PDF) Birdlife factsheet of Parakeet Auklet Parakeet Auklet EU population trend (PDF) More

Parakeet Auklets are in the family of birds known as the Alcidae which are commonly referred to as the auks. The Alcidae family consists of murres, puffins, murrelets, and other auks. All of the birds in this family are characterized by their ability to fly through the air as well as dive underwater using their wings to swim. Like all seabirds, Parakeet Auklets spend most of their lives at sea, coming to land only to breed and raise young. More

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Aside from the Parakeet Auklets, I had an incredible photo day recording my best yet photos of Cassin’s and Rhinoceros Auklet and Xantus’s Murrelet: Xantus's Murrelet Xantus’s Murrelet Xantus's Murrelet Xantus’s Murrelet Rhinoceros Auklet Rhinoceros Auklet Cassin's Auklet Cassin’s Auklet Cassin's Auklet Cassin’s Auklet Parakeet Auklet Parakeet Auklet Northern Fulmar Northern Fulmar More

The Parakeet Auklet is a highly vocal species at the nest, calling once it arrives at the nest and then duetting once its mate arrives. It makes a series of rhythimc hoarse calls (like that of the Cassin's Auklet) and a quavering squeal. The function of these are unknown, but could be associated with defending its burrow from intruders and strengthening the bond with its mate. Behaviour and Breeding The Parakeet Auklet is highly social in its breeding colonies. More

Parakeet AukletThe parakeet auklet is a small, chubby seabird about nine to ten inches tall. It has dark black feathers on its head and back, a white throat and chest, and a white plume behind its yellow eyes. It has a distinctive bright red bill. In summer its eye plume may disappear. Males and female look the same. Range In North America, the parakeet auklet lives and breeds on islands and cliffs off the coast of Alaska. It winters in the water. More

The parakeet auklet nests on island coasts and cliffs. Diet The parakeet auklet dives for krill. Sometimes it eats small fish. Life Cycle Parakeet AukletThe female parakeet auklet usually lays just one egg in a cliff crevice or among boulders. The egg hatches in a little over a month. The chick fledges in just a little over a month. More

The similar Parakeet Auklet is white below, and the very similar Whiskered Auklet has two white plumes in front of the eye as well. Crested Auklets breed on the islands of the Bering Sea, where they nest and roost on cliff faces. In winter they disperse and spend most of their time at sea. These Crested Auklets were photographed on the cliffs at Reef Point on St. Paul Island in the Pribilof Islands, Alaska. Photo taken with a Nikkor 300mm ED f4. More

The Parakeet Auklet is not considered threatened, there are estimated to be over a million individuals in the North Pacific. It is not thought to have declined recently, but may be threatened in the future by introduced predators and oil spills. The Parakeet Auklet is a small seabird of the North Pacific. It used to be placed on its own in the genus Cyclorrhynchus (Kaup, 1829) but recent morphological and genetic evidence suggest it should be placed in the genus Aethia. More

finding a Parakeet Auklet in the Pacific Ocean. Note how others on the boat are "standing" while Todd has binoculars glued to his eyes, never ceasing his quest for another seabird even as the trip draws to a close. More