List of Birds of Hawaii - Auks, Murres, and Puffins

Auks, Murres, and Puffins

Order: Charadriiformes. Family: Alcidae

Alcids are superficially similar to penguins due to their black-and-white colours, their upright posture and some of their habits, however they are not related to the penguins at all, being able to fly. Auks live on the open sea, only deliberately coming ashore to nest.

  • Ancient Murrelet, Synthliboramphus antiquus (A)
  • Cassin's Auklet, Ptychoramphus aleuticus (A)
  • Parakeet Auklet, Aethia psittacula (A)
  • Horned Puffin, Fratercula corniculata (A)
  • Tufted Puffin, Fratercula cirrhata (A)

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