Scripp's Murrelet
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About the Scripp's Murrelet
Also known as: Xantus's Murrelet
The Scripp's Murrelet is a relatively newly recognized species of seabird found in the Pacific Ocean off California and Mexico. In 2012 the species was split from the Xantus's Murrelet, along with the Guadalupe Murrelet.
Scripp's Murrelets feed far out in the ocean outside of breeding season, though they do not typically venture as far out as Guadalupe Murrelets. They are often found around larger pelagic fish species, like tuna. The Scripp's Murrelet feeds by diving under the water, propelling itself with its wings, in typical auk fashion.
Baby Scripp's Murrelets are extremely precocial; they are able to care for themselves at a very young age. Chicks leave the nest just two days after hatching.
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Details & Statistics
Added to Birdorable
Hatched February 1, 2016
Scientific Name
Synthliboramphus scrippsi
Bird Family
Measurements
Length:
9 to 9.8 inches
(22.9 to 24.9 cm)
Wingspan:
15.7 inches
(39.9 cm)
Weight:
4.8 to 7.6 ounces
(136.1 to 215.5 grams)
International Names
Chinese
斯氏海雀
Danish
Californisk Dværgalk
Dutch
Scripps' Alk
French
Guillemot de Scripps
German
Scrippsalk
Italian
Urietta di Scripps
Polish
morzyk zalobny
Spanish
Mérgulo californiano aliclaro
Swedish
Scripps californiaalka
