Arao Común
Uria aalge
Auks, Murres, and Puffins (Alcidae) · Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)
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| Especies | Confusiones |
|---|---|
| Alca Común Alca torda | 145 |
| Arao de Brünnich Uria lomvia | 65 |
| Mérgulo Atlántico Alle alle | 33 |
| Págalo Parásito Stercorarius parasiticus | 25 |
| Frailecillo Atlántico Fratercula arctica | 18 |
Familia
Auks or alcids are birds of the family Alcidae in the order Charadriiformes. The alcid family includes the murres, guillemots, auklets, puffins, and murrelets. The family contains 25 extant or recently extinct species that are classified into 11 genera.
Orden
Charadriiformes (, from Charadrius, the type genus of family Charadriidae) is a diverse order of small to medium-large birds. It includes about 390 species and has members in all parts of the world. Most charadriiform birds live near water and eat invertebrates or other small animals; however, some are pelagic (seabirds), others frequent deserts, and a few are found in dense forest.