About Little Auk
The little auk is a small black-and-white seabird of the auk family. It breeds in the High Arctic and is mainly encountered around Iceland outside the breeding season.
Little auks feed primarily on plankton and small crustaceans captured at sea. Large flocks can sometimes be seen offshore when conditions are favourable.
Habitat
Open sea and coastal waters
Diet
Zooplankton, crustaceans and other small marine animals.
Nesting habitat
Rocky slopes and crevices in Arctic regions.
Identification
A very small auk, black above and white below, with a short bill and compact body.
Distribution
An irregular visitor to Iceland, mainly offshore and along the coast outside the breeding season.
Interesting facts
The little auk is one of the smallest members of the auk family.