Great auk

Pinguinus impennis

Family: Alcidae Order: Charadriiformes Conservation: Extinct
Great auk

About the Great auk

species of bird (extinct)

Fun Facts About Great auk

  • The Great auk (Pinguinus impennis) is a bird species found in North America.
  • This species can be observed across various North American habitats.

Conservation Status

The Great auk is classified as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.

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Taxonomy & Classification

OrderCharadriiformes
FamilyAlcidae
GenusPinguinus
SpeciesPinguinus impennis

Range & Habitat

Range map of Great auk

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Related Species

Other species in the Alcidae family: