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Marbled Murrelet

ID Info
Marbled Murrelet by Robin Corcoran
Silhouette AuksAuks

Marbled Murrelet

Brachyramphus marmoratus
  • ORDER: Charadriiformes
  • FAMILY: Alcidae
Basic Description

A chunky Pacific seabird, the Marbled Murrelet is unique among alcids (puffin relatives) in nesting high up in large trees in coastal forests. Little-known until the past few decades, it now is thought to be seriously threatened by logging.

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Other Names
  • Mérgulo Jaspeado Americano (Spanish)
  • Guillemot marbré (French)
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Auks, Murres, and Puffins(Order: Charadriiformes, Family:Alcidae)

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Common MurreCommon Murre
Thick-billed MurreThick-billed Murre
RazorbillRazorbill
Black GuillemotBlack Guillemot
Pigeon GuillemotPigeon Guillemot
Marbled MurreletMarbled Murrelet
Ancient MurreletAncient Murrelet
Cassin's AukletCassin's Auklet
Parakeet AukletParakeet Auklet
Rhinoceros AukletRhinoceros Auklet
Atlantic PuffinAtlantic Puffin
Horned PuffinHorned Puffin
Tufted PuffinTufted Puffin

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