Marbled Murrelet
Brachyramphus marmoratus
ENEndangered
- Family
- Auks, Puffins, and Murres (Alcidae)
- Order
- Charadriiformes
Overview
The marbled murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus) is a small seabird from the North Pacific. It is a member of the family Alcidae, which includes auklets, guillemots, murres and puffins. It nests in old-growth forests or on the ground at higher latitudes where trees cannot grow. Its population has declined since humans began logging its nest trees in the latter half of the 19th century.
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Range and habitat
Breeds coastal strip up to 100 km inland from Aleutian Islands to central California; winters to coastal southern California.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Marbled murrelet
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
