Spectacled Guillemot vs Guadalupe Murrelet
Cepphus carbo compared with Synthliboramphus hypoleucus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Spectacled Guillemot | Guadalupe Murrelet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cepphus carbo | Synthliboramphus hypoleucus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Alcidae | Alcidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) | 23.9 cm (9.4 in) |
| Weight | 480.0 g (16.93 oz) | 160.5 g (5.66 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Spectacled Guillemot
Endangered
Guadalupe Murrelet
About These Birds
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.
Guadalupe Murrelet
Guadalupe Murrelet, 22–24 cm, breeds only on Guadalupe Island off Baja California. Very similar to Scripps's Murrelet but with more extensive white on the face. Critically Endangered; fewer than 1,000 individuals; nesting habitat threatened by feral cats and goats (now being controlled). Piscivore.