A Marbled murrelet is a type of bird that inhabits the Pacific Northwest. The Marbled murrelet is a small brown and white seabird with flamboyantly coloured wings. It has dark eyes, a black bill, and long tapered wings.
They are difficult to spot but keep an eye out for them near water where they like to look for fish or marine invertebrates.
They breed in tree cavities, especially those created by large woodpeckers or decaying trees that have blown over into the water
350 000 – 420 000
Population
Endangered (EN)
IUCN Classification
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Fact 1
They can fly at a very fast speed with their short wings and rapid wingbeats.
Fact 2
This small sea bird spends most of its time at sea feeding on fish but nests inland in older forests.
Fact 3
The Marbled Murrelet was once known as the "Australian Bumble Bee" by fishermen.
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