A small, squat seabird with short neck and tail, giving the body a blocky shape. It has a thin, pointed bill, and in flight rather long, narrow wings.
Relative Size
Larger than a Red-necked Phalarope, notably smaller than a Common Murre.
![Relative Size](/guide/images/size/scale.png)
![between robin and crow](/guide/images/size/btwn-robin-crow.png)
Measurements- Both Sexes
- Length: 9.4-9.8 in (24-25 cm)
- Weight: 9.1-12.6 oz (258-357 g)
- Length: 9.4-9.8 in (24-25 cm)
- Weight: 9.1-12.6 oz (258-357 g)