Auklets are small seabirds belonging to the family Alcidae, which also includes puffins and guillemots. They are primarily found in the North Pacific Ocean and are known for their distinctive features, such as short wings and a compact body. Auklets are excellent divers, using their wings to propel themselves underwater while foraging for fish and other marine invertebrates. There are several species of auklets, including the least auklet and the crested auklet. These birds typically nest in colonies on rocky cliffs or islands, where they lay one or two eggs. Auklets are social creatures, often seen in large groups, and they communicate through a variety of vocalizations.