Marbled Murrelet vs Tufted Puffin
Brachyramphus marmoratus comparé à Fratercula cirrhata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Marbled Murrelet | Tufted Puffin |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Brachyramphus marmoratus | Fratercula cirrhata |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Alcidae | Alcidae |
| Statut de conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 24,7 cm (9.7 in) | 38,8 cm (15.3 in) |
| Poids | 215,98333333333335 g (7.62 oz) | 767,3 g (27.07 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Endangered
Marbled Murrelet
Least Concern
Tufted Puffin
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.
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.