Kittlitz's murrelet (Brachyramphus brevirostris)
Kingdom: Animalia
Class: Aves
Order: Ciconiiformes
Family: Alcidae
Listing Status:
General Information
Kittlitz's Murrelet Winter Adult: Small, chubby seabird (alcid), mottled brown and white overall with paler belly, dark wings and short, dark white-edged tail. Dark bill is short and pointed. Sexes are similar. Winter adult has dark gray upperparts, white face with dark broken eye-ring, dark neck band, and white underparts; white patch on dark wings is sometimes visible on swimming birds and always visible in flight. Juvenile resembles winter adult but has mottled underparts.
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- States/US Territories in which the Kittlitz's murrelet is known to or is believed to occur: Alaska
- US Counties in which the Kittlitz's murrelet is known to or is believed to occur: View All
- Countries in which the the Kittlitz's murrelet is known to occur: Russia
- For more information: http://alaska.usgs.gov/science/biology/seabirds_foragefish/seabirds/flash_cards/kittlitzs_murrelet.php
| Status | Date Listed | Lead Region | Where Listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Region (Region 7) |
» Candidate Information
Current Candidate Status
» Action Plans
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 04/09/2010 | Kittlitz's Murrelet Spotlight Species Action Plan |
» Conservation Plans
No conservation plans have been created for Kittlitz's murrelet
» Petitions
| Date | Citation Page | Title | Finding |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/21/2012 | 77 FR 69993 70060 | Review of Native Species That Are Candidates for Listing as Endangered or Threatened; Annual Notice of Findings on Resubmitted Petitions; Annual Description of Progress on Listing Actions | |
| 10/26/2011 | 76 FR 66370 66439 | Review of Native Species That Are Candidates for Listing as Endangered or Threatened; Annual Notice of Findings on Resubmitted Petitions; Annual Description of Progress on Listing Actions |
» Life History
No Life History information has been entered into this system for this species.
» Other Resources
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