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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소개
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 날개 폭 | 27.1 cm | 10.7 in |
| 체중 | 208.16666666666666 g | 7.34 oz |
Habitat & Range
보전 상태
행동 및 번식
둥지
Nest type: BU,CR,CV,SC. Incubation: 29-37 days.
산란 수
2
분류학
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 목 | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| 과 | Alcidae (Auks & Puffins) |
| Genus | Synthliboramphus |
| 종 | Synthliboramphus antiquus |
Distribution
Ancient Murrelet has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Alcidae family