Tufted Puffin vs Craveri's Murrelet
Fratercula cirrhata compared with Synthliboramphus craveri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Tufted Puffin | Craveri's Murrelet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Fratercula cirrhata | Synthliboramphus craveri |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Alcidae | Alcidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.8 cm (15.3 in) | 23.9 cm (9.4 in) |
| Weight | 767.3 g (27.07 oz) | 150.5 g (5.31 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Tufted Puffin
Vulnerable
Craveri's Murrelet
About These Birds
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.
Craveri's Murrelet
Craveri's Murrelet, 21–23 cm, breeds on Gulf of California islands, dispersing into the Pacific after breeding. Darkest Synthliboramphus murrelet; less white on face than Scripps's. Near Threatened; small population threatened by introduced predators on nesting islands and bycatch in gill nets.