Auklet

About

How auklet lives

Auklets are small seabirds that nest in colonies and dive through cold northern waters for plankton and fish. Crested auklets release a citrus-like scent during the breeding season. Coastal species are often adapted to tides, wind exposure, and rapidly changing shorelines.

Conservation

Status and habitat pressure

Stable populations still depend on habitat quality, food availability, and low human pressure. Protecting auklet also depends on keeping coast, ocean habitats healthy and connected.

Common species still depend on habitat quality, clean water, food webs, and low disturbance.

Quick Facts

Things to notice

• Crested auklets release a citrus-like scent during the breeding season.
• Feathers serve many jobs at once, including insulation, waterproofing, signaling, and flight control.
• Coastal species are often adapted to tides, wind exposure, and rapidly changing shorelines.
• Stable populations still depend on habitat quality, food availability, and low human pressure.