Japanese Murrelet

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Japanese Murrelet (<em>Synthliboramphus wumizusume</em>) is a species of Auks (<em>Alcidae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Overview

Japanese Murrelet (Synthliboramphus wumizusume) is a species of Auks (Alcidae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Synthliboramphus; binomial: Synthliboramphus wumizusume; authority: (Temminck, 1836).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Palearctic. Non-breeding range: to Hokkaido (n of Japan) and se of Japan.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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