Tufted Puffin vs Scripps's Murrelet
Fratercula cirrhata в сравнении с Synthliboramphus scrippsi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Tufted Puffin | Scripps's Murrelet |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Fratercula cirrhata | Synthliboramphus scrippsi |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Семейство | Alcidae | Alcidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 38,8 cm (15.3 in) | 24,0 cm (9.4 in) |
| Масса | 767,3 g (27.07 oz) | 175,5 g (6.19 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 1 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Охранный статус
Least Concern
Tufted Puffin
Vulnerable
Scripps's Murrelet
About These Birds
Tufted Puffin
Tufted Puffin, 36–41 cm, is the largest North Pacific puffin, breeding on grassy slopes of islands from California to Kamchatka. Jet-black body, white face, massive orange-red bill, striking golden head tufts. Piscivore; carries multiple fish crosswise in bill. Pelagic in winter across North Pacific.
Scripps's Murrelet
Scripps's Murrelet, 22–24 cm, breeds in crevices on Channel Islands off southern California. White underparts contrasting with dark grey upperparts; white split extends up flanks. Nocturnal at colonies. Chicks lead-march to sea within 2 days of hatching. Piscivore; threatened by light pollution and introduced predators.