Long-billed Murrelet

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Long-billed Murrelet (<em>Brachyramphus perdix</em>) is a species of Auks (<em>Alcidae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Overview

Long-billed Murrelet (Brachyramphus perdix) is a species of Auks (Alcidae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Brachyramphus; binomial: Brachyramphus perdix; authority: (Pallas, 1811).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Palearctic. Non-breeding range: to coastal c Japan; prone to long-distance vagrancy to continental USA.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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