Kittlitz's Murrelet
Brachyramphus brevirostris
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О нас
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Размах крыльев | 27,6 cm | 10.9 in |
| Масса | 233,0333333333333 g | 8.22 oz |
Habitat & Range
Охранный статус
Поведение и размножение
Гнездование
Nest type: CR,SC. Incubation: 30 days. Fledging: 24 days.
Размер кладки
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Таксономия
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Семейство | Alcidae (Auks & Puffins) |
| Genus | Brachyramphus |
| Виды | Brachyramphus brevirostris |
Distribution
Kittlitz's Murrelet has been recorded in 1 countries.
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