The Four Keys to ID
- Size & Shape
A plump seabird with an unusual rounded bill, thick neck, broad chest, and very short tail.
Relative Size
Larger than a Least Auklet, smaller than a Pigeon Guillemot.
between sparrow and robin
Measurements
- Both Sexes
- Length: 9.1-10.2 in (23-26 cm)
- Weight: 8.4-12.2 oz (238-347 g)
© Ken Oeser / Macaulay Library
- Color Pattern
- Behavior
- Habitat