Ancient Murrelet
Ancient Murrelet (<em>Synthliboramphus antiquus</em>) is a species of Auks (<em>Alcidae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.
Overview
Ancient Murrelet (Synthliboramphus antiquus) is a species of Auks (Alcidae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Synthliboramphus; binomial: Synthliboramphus antiquus; authority: (Gmelin, JF, 1789).
Distribution
Breeding range: the Palearctic and the Nearctic. Non-breeding range: to Sea of Japan and sw Pacific coast of Japan, and s California; prone to long-distance vagrancy, s Canada and n USA.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
