Little Auk

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Brief #

Black on the head, neck, back and wings, with white underparts

Synonyms #

  • Mérgulo atlántico (Spanish)
  • Arao pequeno (Galician)

Red List Status #

The Little Auk is unlikely to become extinct in the near future.
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Description #

Adult birds are black on the head, neck, back and wings, with white underparts. The bill is very short and stubby. They have a small rounded black tail. The lower face and fore neck become white in winter.

Measurements #

Length: 19 - 21 cm
Wingspan: 34 - 38 cm
Weight: 134 - 204 g