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Birds of Cuba, Vagrant Visitors, Introduced Birds and Possibilities

Dovekie

Mergule nain

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Life, Habitat & Pictures of the Dovekie

B L W W W Family Latin Name
8.25" 21cm 15" 38.1cm 6 oz 170.1g Alcidae Alle alle

  • Breeding
  • Year Around
  • Winter
Dovekie range

The Dovekie is the smallest member of the auk family. Another name given to the Dovekie is actually the Small Auk. This small dark plumaged seabird has been reported as a very rare visitor to the waters off Cuba. It is the most abundant seabird in the north Atlantic Ocean. The Dovekie is the size of a robin and nests in cavities that they dig out on the side of cliffs and hills, next to the seas.


Birds of Cuba