auk

• Ave marina del hemisferio norte, de plumaje blanco y negro, cuello corto y patas palmeadas, que se zambulle para pescar.

A black-and-white, short-necked, web-footed diving bird found in northern seas.

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   A black-and-white diving bird with a short neck and webbed feet, found in northern seas.

   Alca (ave marina)

   • The auk is well adapted to cold northern waters.
   • We spotted several auks nesting on the rocky cliffs.
   • Auks use their wings to swim underwater while hunting for fish.