Marbled Murrelet vs Great Auk
Brachyramphus marmoratus compared with Pinguinus impennis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Marbled Murrelet | Great Auk |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brachyramphus marmoratus | Pinguinus impennis |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Alcidae | Alcidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.7 cm (9.7 in) | — |
| Weight | 215.98333333333335 g (7.62 oz) | 4750.0 g (167.55 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Marbled Murrelet
Extinct
Great Auk
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.
Great Auk
Great Auk was the Northern Hemisphere's giant flightless auk, 75–85 cm, hunted to extinction in 1844. The last pair was killed on Eldey Island, Iceland. Black above, white below with a white oval eye patch; vestigial wings. Spent most of its life at sea; bred colonially on Atlantic islands and rocks.