Mérgulo Atlántico
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Auks, Murres, and Puffins (Alcidae) · Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)
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| Especies | Confusiones |
|---|---|
| Arao Común Uria aalge | 33 |
| Alca Común Alca torda | 26 |
| Arao de Brünnich Uria lomvia | 14 |
| Arao Aliblanco Cepphus grylle | 12 |
| Gaviota Enana Hydrocoloeus minutus | 7 |
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.