Guadalupe Murrelet
Synthliboramphus hypoleucus

At a Glance

This small seabird nests on islands off the west coast of Baja, and rarely wanders north into California waters. It was formerly combined with Scripps's Murrelet under the name Xantus's Murrelet. These two are very similar in appearance as well as in habits, but the Guadalupe Murrelet has more white extending up onto the face, around the eye.
Conservation
Endangered
Habitat
Open Ocean
Population
5.000

Range & Identification

Migration & Range Maps

Description

9 1/2-10 1/2" (24-27 cm). A small seabird, blackish above, white below. Very similar to Scripps's Murrelet, but shows more white coming up around the eye.
Tail Shape
Short

Climate Vulnerability

Conservation Status