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Craveri’s Murrelet
Synthliboramphus craveri
Craveri's Murrelet (Synthliboramphus craveri) — Shorebirds, Gulls & Auks of North America.
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The Craveri’s Murrelet (Synthliboramphus craveri) is a member of the Alcidae family found in Central America & Caribbean and North America. Adults weigh 151 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Charadriiformes
- Family Alcidae Auks
- Genus Synthliboramphus
- Species craveri
Where it lives
East-central North Pacific coast: is. Cedros, San Benito and Asuncion-San Jorge (west of west-central Baja California), islands in Gulf of California, including Rasa and Tiburon (northern Gulf of California) and Partida (southern Gulf of California)
Quick facts
- Weight
- 151 g
- Diet
- Aquatic hunters
- Family
- Alcidae
- Order
- Charadriiformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
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Near Threatened
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Craveri’s Murrelet hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Behaviour
A bird of open sea and coastal waters, it swims and feeds in and around water.
Migration
The Craveri’s Murrelet is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.
The Craveri’s Murrelet (Synthliboramphus craveri) is a species of bird in the Alcidae family, part of the order Charadriiformes. Its range spans Central America & Caribbean and North America. Its distribution covers NA, MA ec North Pacific coast: is. Cedros, San Benito and Asuncion-San Jorge (w of wc Baja California), islands in Gulf of California, including Rasa and Tiburon (n Gulf of California) and Partida (s Gulf of California).
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 151 g, with a wing length of about 12 cm and a tail of around 3.7 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 379,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Craveri’s Murrelet?
The Craveri’s Murrelet is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 151 g.
Where does the Craveri’s Murrelet live?
The Craveri’s Murrelet is found across Central America & Caribbean and North America with a range covering NA, MA ec North Pacific coast: is. Cedros, San Benito and Asuncion-San Jorge (w of wc Baja California), islands in Gulf of California, including Rasa and Tiburon (n Gulf of California) and Partida (s Gulf of California), where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Craveri’s Murrelet belong to?
The Craveri’s Murrelet (Synthliboramphus craveri) belongs to the Alcidae family, in the order Charadriiformes.
What does the Craveri’s Murrelet eat?
The Craveri’s Murrelet hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Does the Craveri’s Murrelet migrate?
The Craveri’s Murrelet is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.
Is the Craveri’s Murrelet endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
What sound does the Craveri’s Murrelet make?
1 real field recording of the Craveri’s Murrelet — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Craveri’s Murrelet's range?
The Craveri’s Murrelet has a mapped global range of about 379,000 km².
Conservation
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