Semichi Islands facts for kids
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Native name:
Samiyan
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3 - Alaid; 4 - Nizki; 5 - Shemya.
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| Geography | |
| Location | Pacific Ocean, Bering Sea |
| Archipelago | Aleutian Islands |
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United States
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| State | Alaska |
| Census area | Aleutians West |
The Semichi Islands are a group of small islands in Alaska. They are part of the Aleutian Islands, which stretch out into the Pacific Ocean. In the native Aleut language, these islands are called Samiyan. In Russian, they are known as Семичи.
These islands are located in the Bering Sea, which is part of the Pacific Ocean. They are found southeast of Attu Island and northeast of Agattu Island. Some of the islands in this group include Alaid Island, Hammerhead Island, Lotus Island, Nizki Island, and Shemya.
Amazing Animals of the Semichi Islands
The Semichi Islands are a very important home for many birds. They are especially key for birds that come here to nest or spend the winter.
Birds That Nest Here
Many different types of birds use the Semichi Islands as a safe place to build their nests and raise their young.
- Red-faced cormorants are a type of seabird known for their bright red faces. They nest here in large numbers.
- Glaucous-winged gulls also make their nests on these islands. These gulls are common along the coasts of the North Pacific.
Waterfowl and Winter Visitors
The islands also provide important places for waterfowl, which are birds that live near water.
- A special type of cackling goose that lives in the Aleutian Islands nests on the Semichi Islands.
- Common eiders and emperor geese come to the area to spend the winter. They find food and shelter in the waters around the islands.
- Black oystercatchers are also found here in good numbers. These birds are known for their long, bright orange beaks.
