Craveri's Murrelet
NameCraveri's Murrelet
Common NameCraveri's Murrelet
Scientific NameSynthliboramphus craveri
FamilyAlcidae
Wingspan (cm)40.5
Length (cm)25
Weight (g)175
Plumage DetailsSooty black to dark brownish-gray on the upperparts, head, and neck, sharply contrasting with pure white underparts. The bill is slender and dark.
Vocalization / CallVarious high-pitched whistles, trills, and chirps, often given at night near breeding colonies or during courtship displays.
Primary Dietpiscivore
Primary Habitatscoastal
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeBreeds on islands in the Gulf of California and off the Pacific coast of Baja California, Mexico. Disperses north along the Pacific coast to southern California (USA) and south to Oaxaca (Mexico) during non-breeding seasons.
Identifying Featuressmall size, dark upperparts, white underparts, slender dark bill, lacks white markings on face or flanks, often seen flying low over water or diving
Description
A small, slender seabird with dark upperparts and contrasting white underparts, known for its rapid, direct flight and excellent diving abilities. It spends most of its life at sea, coming to offshore islands only to breed.
