auklet

• Nom désignant plusieurs espèces de petits oiseaux de mer de la famille des alcidés, vivant le long des côtes nord du Pacifique.

A noun referring to any of several small seabirds of the auk family, found along the northern Pacific coasts.

1. C1formalamericanscientific

   Any of several small seabirds belonging to the auk family, native to the northern Pacific coasts.

   Starique (petit alcidé)

   • The auklet is a common sight on the rocky shores of Alaska.
   • We spotted a flock of auklets diving for fish near the coast.
   • The crested auklet is known for its distinctive feather tufts.
   • Auklets nest in large colonies on remote islands.