Scripps's Murrelet
Scripps's Murrelet (<em>Synthliboramphus scrippsi</em>) is a species of Auks (<em>Alcidae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.
Overview
Scripps's Murrelet (Synthliboramphus scrippsi) is a species of Auks (Alcidae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Synthliboramphus; binomial: Synthliboramphus scrippsi; authority: (Green & Arnold, 1939).
Distribution
Breeding range: the Nearctic and Middle America. Non-breeding range: n to coastal Washington (ec North Pacific Ocean).
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Scripps's Murrelet is split from Guadalupe [Xantus's] Murrelet (Sibley & Monroe 1993; Nettleship 1996; Birt et al. 2012; NACC 2011-14-C).
