IPhoto by Norrie, Fraserburgli. 



The Great Auk and the Little Auk. 



The extinct Great Auk {Alca impennis), last seen about 1844. It was about 32 inches 

 long and unable to fly. The Little Auk {Alle alle), a northern bird of rapid flight, holds 

 its own. It is 8 inches long. 



