File:Brachyramphus marmoratus 171262942.jpg

Marbled Murrelet

100

4 months ago door Frauke

Points: 100

Spotted

The Marbled Murrelet is a small, elusive seabird of the North Pacific, famous for its unique habit of nesting far inland in old-growth conifer forests.

Where to spot

Breeds along the Pacific coast of North America, from Alaska to California. Winters in nearshore coastal waters within the same range.

How to spot

Look for its rapid, direct flight, often flying high over forests to reach nesting sites or low over the sea. In breeding plumage, it is marbled brown; in winter, it's black and white. Its short neck and pointed bill are characteristic.

When to spot

Best observed during the breeding season (spring-summer) flying rapidly to and from nesting areas at dawn and dusk. Can be seen on coastal waters year-round.

Where to spot

Breeds along the Pacific coast of North America, from Alaska to California. Winters in nearshore coastal waters within the same range.

How to spot

When to spot

Best observed during the breeding season (spring-summer) flying rapidly to and from nesting areas at dawn and dusk. Can be seen on coastal waters year-round.

Credits: Wikimedia Commons

This murrelet is one of the few seabirds known to nest high in large, mature trees, with its single egg laid directly on a mossy branch, making its nests incredibly difficult to find.

Spotted Information Sounds Comments