adult (zoo bird; 2008-01-03)


Crested Auklet
Arthia cristatella

Native Range: North America and Eurasia

Notes: breeds colonially in crevices; forages at sea.

showing distinctive crest (zoo bird; 2008-01-03)
dark charcoal body (zoo bird; 2008-01-03)
side view; dark charcoal body (zoo bird; 2012-06-21) breeding plumage, as told by white head feathers (zoo bird; 2012-06-21)
showing its gape (zoo bird; 2012-06-21) another frontal view (zoo bird; 2012-06-21)