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Kittlitz's Murrelet

Brachyramphus brevirostris · Species of bird
Order
Charadriiformes
Codes
kitmur, KIMU

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.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderCharadriiformes
FamilyAuks, Murres, and Puffins (Alcidae)
SpeciesBrachyramphus brevirostris
Species Codeskitmur, KIMU

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.

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.