About the Least Auklet
The least auklet is a seabird and the smallest species of auk. It is the most abundant seabird in North America, and one of the most abundant in the world, with a population of around nine million birds. They breed on the islands of Alaska and Siberia, and spend the winter close to the edge of the ice sheet. Their largest colonies are on the Aleutian Islands, St. Lawrence Island and Little Diomede Island.
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Where the Least Auklet lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in South Korea.
When to see the Least Auklet
Peak activity in June · a summer visitor species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Crested AukletAethia cristatellaThe crested auklet can measure 18–27 cm (7.1–10.6 in) in length, 34–50 cm (13–20 in) in wingspan and weigh 195–330 g (6.9–11.6 oz).
Parakeet AukletAethia psittaculaThe parakeet auklet is a small (23 cm) auk with a short orange bill that is upturned to give the bird its curious fixed expression.
Whiskered AukletAethia pygmaeaAn odd characteristic of this bird, which is also shared with the crested auklet, is that its plumage smells of citrus.
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