Kittlitz's Murrelet
Brachyramphus brevirostris
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<birdfyi-bird slug="brachyramphus-brevirostris"></birdfyi-bird>The Kittlitz's Murrelet (Brachyramphus brevirostris) is a bird species in the family Alcidae (auks & puffins), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27.6 cm and a weight of 233 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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Tentang
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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Rentang Sayap | 27,6 cm | 10.9 in |
| Berat | 233,0333333333333 g | 8.22 oz |
Habitat & Range
Status Konservasi
Perilaku & Berkembang Biak
Bersarang
Nest type: CR,SC. Incubation: 30 days. Fledging: 24 days.
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Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordo | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famili | Alcidae (Auks & Puffins) |
| Genus | Brachyramphus |
| Spesies | Brachyramphus brevirostris |
Distribution
Kittlitz's Murrelet has been recorded in 1 countries.
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