Japanese Murrelet
Synthliboramphus wumizusume
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Japanese Murrelet, 26–28 cm, is a Vulnerable alcid endemic to Japan, breeding on rocky islets in the Pacific. Black head with a small white supercilium stripe; grey back. Nests in rock crevices; chicks led to sea while still tiny. Piscivore; threatened by gill-net bycatch and feral predators on islands.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 24.0 cm | 9.4 in |
| Weight | 171.6 g | 6.05 oz |
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CR,O. Incubation: 31-34 days. Fledging: 1-2 days.
Clutch Size
1-2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Alcidae (Auks & Puffins) |
| Genus | Synthliboramphus |
| Species | Synthliboramphus wumizusume |
Distribution
Japanese Murrelet has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Alcidae family