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Marbled Murrelet

Brachyramphus marmoratus

Endangered
Rentang Sayap
24,7 cm
Berat
215,98333333333335 g
Famili
Alcidae
Ordo
Charadriiformes

The Marbled Murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus) is a bird species in the family Alcidae (auks & puffins), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 24.7 cm and a weight of 216 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.

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Tentang

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
Rentang Sayap 24,7 cm 9.7 in
Berat 215,98333333333335 g 7.62 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 27-30 days. Fledging: 27-40 days.

Ukuran Sarang

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Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Famili Alcidae (Auks & Puffins)
Genus Brachyramphus
Spesies Brachyramphus marmoratus

Distribution

Marbled Murrelet has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Marbled Murrelet endangered?
The Marbled Murrelet has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Marbled Murrelet nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 27-30 days. Fledging: 27-40 days.
How big is the Marbled Murrelet?
The Marbled Murrelet has a wingspan of 24.7 cm, weight of 215.98333333333335 g.
What order and family does the Marbled Murrelet belong to?
The Marbled Murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Alcidae.

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