Whiskered Auklet

Aethia pygmaea

Least Concern

The Whiskered Auklet is a small, crested auklet largely tied to the Aleutian Islands. It nests in rock crevices and forages in tidal passes for planktonic crustaceans and small marine prey. Its range is limited, but it is currently assessed as Least Concern.

Family

Alcidae

Group

Auks, Murres, and Puffins

Range

Whiskered Auklet Range — Aleutian Islands and nearby Bering Sea waters

Population

≈ >67K

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