About the Scripps's Murrelet
Scripps's murrelet is a small seabird found in the California Current system in the Pacific Ocean. This auk breeds on islands off California and Mexico. It is threatened by predators introduced to its breeding colonies and by oil spills.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Auks, Murres, and Puffins (Alcidae) |
| Species | Synthliboramphus scrippsi |
| Species Codes | xanmur2, SCMU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Scripps's Murrelet belong to?
The Scripps's Murrelet (Synthliboramphus scrippsi) belongs to the Auks, Murres, and Puffins family (Alcidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Scripps's Murrelet?
Scripps's murrelet is a small seabird found in the California Current system in the Pacific Ocean. This auk breeds on islands off California and Mexico. It is threatened by predators introduced to its breeding colonies and by oil spills....
Where can I report a Scripps's Murrelet sighting?
You can log sightings of Scripps's Murrelet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code xanmur2, or on iNaturalist.
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