Auk
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The Auks are a group of charadriform birds in the family Alcidae. They are diving marine birds, usually with black and white plumage.
The most well-known auks today include puffins and murres. However, the most well-known auk, the great auk, died out in the 19th century due to overhunting.
Species
- Razorbill, Alca torda
- Dovekie, Alle alle
- Atlantic Puffin, Fratercula arctica
- Murre, Uria aalge