Marbled Murrelet vs Tufted Puffin
Brachyramphus marmoratus compared with Fratercula cirrhata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Marbled Murrelet | Tufted Puffin |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brachyramphus marmoratus | Fratercula cirrhata |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Alcidae | Alcidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.7 cm (9.7 in) | 38.8 cm (15.3 in) |
| Weight | 215.98333333333335 g (7.62 oz) | 767.3 g (27.07 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Marbled Murrelet
Least Concern
Tufted Puffin
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.
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.