least auklet
bird
Also known as: Aethia pusilla
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The least auklet (Aethia pusilla) is the smallest member of the auklet family, measuring about 15 cm (6 inches) long. Auklets are small seabirds belonging to the family Alcidae, found primarily in the Bering Sea and North Pacific. They are characterized by head ornaments and brightly colored bill plates, similar to puffins. These birds nest in sea crevices, typically laying a single egg, and their young remain in the nest until fully fledged. The least auklet winters in rough northern waters.12
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