Least Auklet
Aethia pusilla
Least ConcernAves · Charadriiformes · Alcidae
About
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.
Fun Fact
The least auklet (Aethia pusilla) is a seabird and the smallest species of auk.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Eat euphausiids, pteropods and other zooplankton species.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance