Japanese Murrelet
Synthliboramphus wumizusume
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<birdfyi-bird slug="synthliboramphus-wumizusume"></birdfyi-bird>The Japanese Murrelet (Synthliboramphus wumizusume) is a bird species in the family Alcidae (auks & puffins), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 24 cm and a weight of 171.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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について
Japanese Murrelet, 26–28 cm, is a Vulnerable alcid endemic to Japan, breeding on rocky islets in the Pacific. Black head with a small white supercilium stripe; grey back. Nests in rock crevices; chicks led to sea while still tiny. Piscivore; threatened by gill-net bycatch and feral predators on islands.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼開長 | 24.0 cm | 9.4 in |
| 体重 | 171.6 g | 6.05 oz |
保全状況
行動と繁殖
営巣
Nest type: CR,O. Incubation: 31-34 days. Fledging: 1-2 days.
一腹卵数
1-2
分類学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| 科 | Alcidae (Auks & Puffins) |
| Genus | Synthliboramphus |
| 種 | Synthliboramphus wumizusume |
Distribution
Japanese Murrelet has been recorded in 2 countries.
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