Marbled Murrelet
Brachyramphus marmoratus
Embed This Widget
Add the script tag and a data attribute to embed this widget.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/birdfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<div data-birdfyi="bird" data-slug="brachyramphus-marmoratus"></div>Embed via iframe for maximum compatibility.
<iframe src="https://birdfyi.com/iframe/bird/brachyramphus-marmoratus/" width="420" height="400" frameborder="0" style="border:0;border-radius:10px;max-width:100%" loading="lazy"></iframe>Paste this URL in WordPress, Medium, or any oEmbed-compatible platform.
https://birdfyi.com/bird/brachyramphus-marmoratus/Add a dynamic SVG badge to your README or docs.
[](https://birdfyi.com/bird/brachyramphus-marmoratus/)Use the native HTML custom element.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/birdfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<birdfyi-bird slug="brachyramphus-marmoratus"></birdfyi-bird>The Marbled Murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus) is a bird species in the family Alcidae (auks & puffins), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 24.7 cm and a weight of 216 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
On this page
حول
Marbled Murrelet, 24–25 cm, nests on the mossy branches of old-growth forest in western North America — one of the few seabirds to nest miles inland without excavating a burrow. Threatened; dependent on old-growth Douglas-fir and redwood. Piscivore; dives for sand lance near shore. Endangered.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 24,7 cm | 9.7 in |
| الوزن | 215,98333333333335 g | 7.62 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 27-30 days. Fledging: 27-40 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
1
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| الفصيلة | Alcidae (Auks & Puffins) |
| Genus | Brachyramphus |
| الأنواع | Brachyramphus marmoratus |
Distribution
Marbled Murrelet has been recorded in 1 countries.
countries highlighted
External Databases
الأسئلة الشائعة
Is the Marbled Murrelet endangered?
How does the Marbled Murrelet nest?
How big is the Marbled Murrelet?
What order and family does the Marbled Murrelet belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Alcidae family