About the Marbled Murrelet
The marbled murrelet 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. The decline of the marbled murrelet and its association with old-growth forests—at least in the southern part of its range—have made it a flagship species in the forest protection movement.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Auks, Murres, and Puffins (Alcidae) |
| Species | Brachyramphus marmoratus |
| Species Codes | marmur, MAMU |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Marbled Murrelet belong to?
The Marbled Murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus) belongs to the Auks, Murres, and Puffins family (Alcidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Marbled Murrelet?
The Marbled Murrelet is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Marbled Murrelet?
The marbled murrelet 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 lo...
Where can I report a Marbled Murrelet sighting?
You can log sightings of Marbled Murrelet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code marmur, or on iNaturalist.
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