noun
- A small diving seabird of the auk family, found in northern oceans, with a stocky body, short wings, and typically dark and white plumage.
Usage: Common in the North Pacific and Arctic regions; Related to puffins and murres
Examples
- The auklet dove beneath the waves to catch small fish.
- Birdwatchers spotted a colony of auklets nesting on the rocky island.
- Auklets are well-adapted to life in cold ocean waters.
- The tiny auklet is one of the smallest members of the auk family.
- During breeding season, auklets return to their cliff-side burrows.