
Auk
Sea Birds
Auks are often confused with penguins, but they are found only in the Northern Hemisphere and can fly.

Despite their similarities, an auk is not the same as a penguin.
Swimming Wings
Their short wings are more like flippers, which make auks expert swimmers and divers.

The auk used its short wings to swiftly swim after its prey.
Distinctive Sound
Auks are known for their distinctive calls, which can be helpful to identify them in their natural habitat.

The auk's loud call echoed across the cliffside colony.
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