Marbled Murrelet

Brachyramphus marmoratus

Endangered

The Marbled Murrelet is a small seabird that usually nests high in old-growth coastal forest trees, then flies to sea to feed. It dives for small fish and crustaceans in nearshore waters. Loss of old forest nesting habitat and marine pressures make it Endangered globally.

Family

Alcidae

Group

Auks, Murres, and Puffins

Range

Marbled Murrelet Range — North Pacific coastal forests and waters from Alaska to central California

Population

≈ 240K-280K

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