Auk

usgb/ɔːk/
noun

A type of bird that lives near the sea and has short wings for swimming under water.

The auk dove underwater to catch a fish.
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Often appears as...

  • common auk
  • dive auk
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Sea Birds

Auks are often confused with penguins, but they are found only in the Northern Hemisphere and can fly.

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Despite their similarities, an auk is not the same as a penguin.
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Swimming Wings

Their short wings are more like flippers, which make auks expert swimmers and divers.

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The auk used its short wings to swiftly swim after its prey.
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Distinctive Sound

Auks are known for their distinctive calls, which can be helpful to identify them in their natural habitat.

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The auk's loud call echoed across the cliffside colony.
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