Kittlitz's Murrelet vs Tufted Puffin
Brachyramphus brevirostris compared with Fratercula cirrhata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Kittlitz's Murrelet | Tufted Puffin |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brachyramphus brevirostris | Fratercula cirrhata |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Alcidae | Alcidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 27.6 cm (10.9 in) | 38.8 cm (15.3 in) |
| Weight | 233.0333333333333 g (8.22 oz) | 767.3 g (27.07 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Kittlitz's Murrelet
Least Concern
Tufted Puffin
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.
Tufted Puffin
Tufted Puffin, 36–41 cm, is the largest North Pacific puffin, breeding on grassy slopes of islands from California to Kamchatka. Jet-black body, white face, massive orange-red bill, striking golden head tufts. Piscivore; carries multiple fish crosswise in bill. Pelagic in winter across North Pacific.