Marbled Murrelet
Brachyramphus marmoratus
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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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 24,7 cm | 9.7 in |
| Gewicht | 215,98333333333335 g | 7.62 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
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Nistverhalten
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 27-30 days. Fledging: 27-40 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes (Watvögel und Möwen) |
| Familie | Alcidae (Alken) |
| Genus | Brachyramphus |
| Arten | Brachyramphus marmoratus |
Distribution
Marbled Murrelet has been recorded in 1 countries.
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