Kittlitz's Murrelet

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Kittlitz's Murrelet (<em>Brachyramphus brevirostris</em>) is a species of Auks (<em>Alcidae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Overview

Kittlitz's Murrelet (Brachyramphus brevirostris) is a species of Auks (Alcidae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Brachyramphus; binomial: Brachyramphus brevirostris; authority: (Vigors, 1829).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Palearctic and the Nearctic. Non-breeding range: to bays and fjords within breeding range.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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