Ancient Murrelet
Synthliboramphus antiquus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="synthliboramphus-antiquus"></birdfyi-bird>The Ancient Murrelet (Synthliboramphus antiquus) is a bird species in the family Alcidae (auks & puffins), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27.1 cm and a weight of 208.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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について
Ancient Murrelet, 24–27 cm, breeds in burrows on North Pacific islands from British Columbia to Japan. Black hood, grey back, white underparts with yellow bill. Nocturnal at colonies to avoid predators. Chicks lead-march to sea within days of hatching — abandoning the nest very early. Planktivore and piscivore.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼開長 | 27.1 cm | 10.7 in |
| 体重 | 208.16666666666666 g | 7.34 oz |
Habitat & Range
保全状況
行動と繁殖
営巣
Nest type: BU,CR,CV,SC. Incubation: 29-37 days.
一腹卵数
2
分類学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| 科 | Alcidae (Auks & Puffins) |
| Genus | Synthliboramphus |
| 種 | Synthliboramphus antiquus |
Distribution
Ancient Murrelet has been recorded in 2 countries.
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