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Little Auk
Alle alle
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Least Concern
Wingspan
23.2 cm
Weight
170.0 g
Family
Alcidae
Order
Charadriiformes
About
Little Auk (Dovekie), 17–19 cm, is abundant in the High Arctic, with hundreds of millions breeding in Greenland and Svalbard — one of the world's most numerous seabirds. Tiny, black and white, stubby-billed. Planktivore; dives for copepods. Winters at sea in the North Atlantic, often far offshore.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 23.2 cm | 9.1 in |
| Weight | 170.0 g | 6.00 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 28-31 days. Fledging: 23-33 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Alcidae (Auks & Puffins) |
| Genus | Alle |
| Species | Alle alle |
Distribution
Little Auk has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Little Auk endangered?
The Little Auk has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Little Auk nest?
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 28-31 days. Fledging: 23-33 days.
How big is the Little Auk?
The Little Auk has a wingspan of 23.2 cm, weight of 170.0 g.
What order and family does the Little Auk belong to?
The Little Auk (Alle alle) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Alcidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Alcidae family
Ancient Murrelet
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Least Concern
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Vulnerable
Black Guillemot
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Least Concern
Cassin's Auklet
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Near Threatened
Common Murre
Uria aalge
Least Concern
Craveri's Murrelet
Synthliboramphus craveri
Vulnerable
Crested Auklet
Aethia cristatella
Least Concern
Great Auk
Pinguinus impennis
Extinct