Ancient Murrelet

Synthliboramphus antiquus

Least Concern

The Ancient Murrelet is a small North Pacific seabird that nests in forested island burrows and crevices. Chicks leave the nest soon after hatching and are led to sea by their parents at night. Its broad range supports a Least Concern status.

Family

Alcidae

Group

Auks, Murres, and Puffins

Range

Ancient Murrelet Range — North Pacific islands and waters from China, Japan, and Russia to Alaska and British Columbia

Population

≈ 1M-2M

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