Parakeet Auklet

Aethia psittacula

Least Concern

The Parakeet Auklet is a small North Pacific auk with a thick upturned bill. It nests in crevices and burrows on rocky islands and feeds on plankton, jellyfish, and small fish in cold marine waters. It is currently assessed as Least Concern.

Family

Alcidae

Group

Auks, Murres, and Puffins

Range

Parakeet Auklet Range — North Pacific and Bering Sea islands from Japan and Russia to Alaska

Population

≈ 1.4M

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