Guadalupe Murrelet

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

Overview

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

Scientific Classification

Genus: Synthliboramphus; binomial: Synthliboramphus hypoleucus; authority: (Xántus, J, 1860).

Distribution

Breeding range: Middle America. Non-breeding range: n to coastal n California.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Change English name of S. hypoleucus from Xantus's Murrelet to Guadalupe Murrelet (NACC 2011-C-14b).

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