Crested Auklet

Aethia cristatella. Crested Auklets are alcids..birds that live at sea, coming ashore only to breed. They nest in rock crevices on the cliffs of the Aleutian and Commander islands. primary food is plankton. This is an adult in breeding plumage, photographed on St George island. length 11 inches, wingspan 17 inches weight 10 ounces

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