Parakeet auklet
Aethia psittacula
The parakeet auklet (Aethia psittacula) is a small seabird of the North Pacific.
About the Parakeet auklet
The parakeet auklet (Aethia psittacula) is a small seabird of the North Pacific. Parakeet Auklets 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, making them closely related to crested auklets and least auklets. It is associated with the boreal waters of Alaska, Kamchatka and Siberia. It breeds on the cliffs, slopes and boulder fields of offshore islands, generally moving south during the winter.
Fun Facts About Parakeet auklet
- Parakeet Auklets 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, making them closely related to crested auklets and least auklets.
- It breeds on the cliffs, slopes and boulder fields of offshore islands, generally moving south during the winter.
Conservation Status
The Parakeet auklet is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Alcidae |
| Genus | Aethia |
| Species | Aethia psittacula |
Range & Habitat
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