About the Kittlitz's Murrelet
Kittlitz's murrelet is a small alcid found in the waters off Alaska and Eastern Siberia. This near threatened species is, like the closely related marbled murrelet, unusual for seabirds in not being colonial, nesting instead in isolated locations on mountain tops, where the nests were known to Native Americans for many years before skeptical ornithologists described and photographed them. It is a poorly known and little studied species, although concern over its status and that of the closely related marbled murrelet has led to a recent increase in research.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Auks, Murres, and Puffins (Alcidae) |
| Species | Brachyramphus brevirostris |
| Species Codes | kitmur, KIMU |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Kittlitz's Murrelet belong to?
The Kittlitz's Murrelet (Brachyramphus brevirostris) belongs to the Auks, Murres, and Puffins family (Alcidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Kittlitz's Murrelet?
The Kittlitz's Murrelet is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Kittlitz's Murrelet?
Kittlitz's murrelet is a small alcid found in the waters off Alaska and Eastern Siberia. This near threatened species is, like the closely related marbled murrelet, unusual for seabirds in not being colonial, nesting instead in isolated locations on mountain tops, where the nests were known to Nativ...
Where can I report a Kittlitz's Murrelet sighting?
You can log sightings of Kittlitz's Murrelet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code kitmur, or on iNaturalist.
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