Kittlitz's Murrelet vs Spectacled Guillemot
Brachyramphus brevirostris compared with Cepphus carbo
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Kittlitz's Murrelet | Spectacled Guillemot |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brachyramphus brevirostris | Cepphus carbo |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Alcidae | Alcidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 27.6 cm (10.9 in) | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) |
| Weight | 233.0333333333333 g (8.22 oz) | 480.0 g (16.93 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Kittlitz's Murrelet
Least Concern
Spectacled Guillemot
About These Birds
Kittlitz's Murrelet
Kittlitz's Murrelet, 23–25 cm, is an enigmatic auk that nests on rocky tundra above the tree line in Alaska and eastern Russia, often near glaciers. Mottled brown in summer, white in winter. Critically dependent on glacial outwash for foraging; Vulnerable as glaciers recede. Piscivore.
Spectacled Guillemot
Spectacled Guillemot, 36–38 cm, breeds on rocky coasts and sea cliffs of the western North Pacific from Kamchatka to Japan. Sooty black with white spectacle patches around the eye; red feet. Coastal diver; feeds on fish and crustaceans near rocky reefs. Sedentary; stays close to breeding coast year-round.