Marbled Murrelet vs Black Guillemot
Brachyramphus marmoratus compared with Cepphus grylle
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Marbled Murrelet | Black Guillemot |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brachyramphus marmoratus | Cepphus grylle |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Alcidae | Alcidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.7 cm (9.7 in) | 30.8 cm (12.1 in) |
| Weight | 215.98333333333335 g (7.62 oz) | 421.8666666666666 g (14.88 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Marbled Murrelet
Least Concern
Black Guillemot
About These Birds
Marbled Murrelet
Marbled Murrelet, 24–25 cm, nests on the mossy branches of old-growth forest in western North America — one of the few seabirds to nest miles inland without excavating a burrow. Threatened; dependent on old-growth Douglas-fir and redwood. Piscivore; dives for sand lance near shore. Endangered.
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.