About Aethia pusilla (Pallas, 1811)
Taxonomy and General Status
The least auklet, scientifically named Aethia pusilla (Pallas, 1811), is a seabird and the smallest species of auk.
Population Size
It is the most abundant seabird in North America, and one of the most abundant seabird species globally, with an estimated total population of around nine million individuals.
Breeding Range and Winter Habitat
These birds breed on islands off Alaska and Siberia, and spend the winter near the edge of the ice sheet.
Largest Breeding Colony Locations
Their largest breeding colonies are located on the Aleutian Islands, St. Lawrence Island, and Little Diomede Island.
