Black Guillemot vs Scripps's Murrelet
Cepphus grylle مقارنةً بـ Synthliboramphus scrippsi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| السمة | Black Guillemot | Scripps's Murrelet |
|---|---|---|
| الاسم العلمي | Cepphus grylle | Synthliboramphus scrippsi |
| الرتبة | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| الفصيلة | Alcidae | Alcidae |
| حالة الحفاظ | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| الطول | — | — |
| طول الجناح | 30,8 cm (12.1 in) | 24,0 cm (9.4 in) |
| الوزن | 421,8666666666666 g (14.88 oz) | 175,5 g (6.19 oz) |
| النظام الغذائي | -- | -- |
| عدد البيض في الوضع | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
حالة الحفاظ
Least Concern
Black Guillemot
Vulnerable
Scripps's Murrelet
About These Birds
Black Guillemot
Black Guillemot, 30–32 cm, is a compact North Atlantic alcid, distinctive in summer: entirely black with bold white wing patches and vivid red feet. Resident on rocky Arctic and boreal shores year-round; does not undertake long pelagic migrations. Dives to 50 m for blennies and sand eels near shore.
Scripps's Murrelet
Scripps's Murrelet, 22–24 cm, breeds in crevices on Channel Islands off southern California. White underparts contrasting with dark grey upperparts; white split extends up flanks. Nocturnal at colonies. Chicks lead-march to sea within 2 days of hatching. Piscivore; threatened by light pollution and introduced predators.