Kittlitz's Murrelet vs Spectacled Guillemot
Brachyramphus brevirostris comparado con Cepphus carbo
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Kittlitz's Murrelet | Spectacled Guillemot |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Brachyramphus brevirostris | Cepphus carbo |
| Orden | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Familia | Alcidae | Alcidae |
| Estado de conservación | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 27,6 cm (10.9 in) | 38,4 cm (15.1 in) |
| Peso | 233,0333333333333 g (8.22 oz) | 480,0 g (16.93 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 1 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
Kittlitz's Murrelet only
Spectacled Guillemot only
Ninguno
Estado de conservación
Near Threatened
Kittlitz's Murrelet
Least Concern
Spectacled Guillemot
About These Birds
Kittlitz's Murrelet
Kittlitz's Murrelet, 23–25 cm, is an enigmatic auk that nests on rocky tundra above the tree line in Alaska and eastern Russia, often near glaciers. Mottled brown in summer, white in winter. Critically dependent on glacial outwash for foraging; Vulnerable as glaciers recede. Piscivore.
Spectacled Guillemot
Mérgulo de Brünnich (Cepphus carbo), 34–38 cm. Plumaje nupcial negro uniforme; en invierno, partes inferiores blancas. Habita en costas rocosas del noroeste del Pacífico (Japón, Corea, este de Rusia). Anida en grietas de acantilados y se alimenta de peces y crustáceos buceando.