Great Auk Colouring Page

Great Auk (Pinguinus impennis). Country of origin: North Atlantic coasts and islands, including Canada, Greenland, Iceland and the United Kingdom. Extinction: The last confirmed breeding pair was killed in Iceland in 1844; later reports make the precise final extinction date uncertain. Cause: Intensive hunting for meat, feathers and oil, followed by collecting rare skins and eggs, devastated its colonies. Special characteristics: This upright flightless seabird had tiny wings, a deep grooved bill, an oval pale patch before each eye and webbed feet. How to Colour: Colour the back and head charcoal-black, leaving the belly and oval facial patch white. Use dark grey on the grooved bill and feet, and trace the bill grooves carefully.

◫ A4 size✎ Bold outlines♡ Ages 3–8

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