Guadalupe Murrelet
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About the Guadalupe Murrelet
Also known as: Xantus's Murrelet
The Guadalupe Murrelet is a relatively newly recognized species of auk found in the Pacific Ocean off California and Mexico. The species was split from the Xantus's Murrelet, along with the Scripp's Murrelet, in 2012.
Guadalupe Murrelets feed far out in the ocean outside of breeding season. They are often found around larger pelagic fish species. As is typical with auk species, the Guadalupe Murrelet feeds by diving under the water, propelling itself with its wings.
Baby Guadalupe Murrelets are highly precocial. This means that they are able to care for themselves at a very early age. The chicks leave the nest after just two days, joining their parents at sea.
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Details & Statistics
Added to Birdorable
Hatched January 31, 2016
Scientific Name
Synthliboramphus hypoleucus
Bird Family
Measurements
Length:
9 to 9.8 inches
(22.9 to 24.9 cm)
Wingspan:
15.7 inches
(39.9 cm)
Weight:
4.6 to 6.5 ounces
(130.4 to 184.3 grams)
International Names
Chinese
白腹海雀
Czech
alkoun kalifornský
Danish
Brun Dværgalk
Dutch
Xantus' Alk
Finnish
kalifornianmurri
French
Guillemot de Xantus
German
Lummenalk
Italian
Urietta di Xantus
Japanese
セグロウミスズメ [seguroumisuzume]
Norwegian
Kaliforniastarik
Polish
morzyk piskliwy
Portuguese
Mérgulo-de-asas-claras
Russian
Пыжик ксантуса
Spanish
Mérgulo de la Guadalupe
Swedish
guadalupealka
