Ancient Murrelet
Synthliboramphus antiquus
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Ancient Murrelet, 24–27 cm, breeds in burrows on North Pacific islands from British Columbia to Japan. Black hood, grey back, white underparts with yellow bill. Nocturnal at colonies to avoid predators. Chicks lead-march to sea within days of hatching — abandoning the nest very early. Planktivore and piscivore.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 27.1 cm | 10.7 in |
| Weight | 208.16666666666666 g | 7.34 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU,CR,CV,SC. Incubation: 29-37 days.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Alcidae (Auks & Puffins) |
| Genus | Synthliboramphus |
| Species | Synthliboramphus antiquus |
Distribution
Ancient Murrelet has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Alcidae family