The Crested Auklet is a seabird and a member of the Auk family, meaning they are related to species like the Razorbill, Atlantic Puffin, Xantus's Murrelet, and the extinct Great Auk.
Both male and female Crested Auklets sport a crest of bristle feathers on the top of their heads. The size of the crest varies between individuals.
Crested Auklets are also known for a peculiar citrus-like odor they develop during breeding season.
Crested Auklets eat plankton and fish larvae. They feed by diving under the water in search of their tiny prey.
Crested Auklets are small seabirds that live in the Bering Sea. They are in the same family as other cute birds like Atlantic Puffins, Razorbills, and the extinct Great Auk. During the breeding season, which begins in mid-May, Crested Auklets of both sexes are... Read more »
