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Kittlitz’s Murrelet (Brachyramphus brevirostris) With Tom Van Pelt

Kittlitz’s Murrelet (Brachyramphus brevirostris) With Tom Van Pelt. By Karlee Crenshaw. Back Ground Information. The Kittlitz’s Murrelet is a small diving bird. The bird is related to puffins and murres. It is one of the most rare sea birds in North America. Kittlitz's Murrelet. Distribution.

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Kittlitz’s Murrelet (Brachyramphus brevirostris) With Tom Van Pelt

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  1. Kittlitz’s Murrelet(Brachyramphus brevirostris)With Tom Van Pelt By Karlee Crenshaw

  2. Back Ground Information The Kittlitz’s Murrelet is a small diving bird. The bird is related to puffins and murres. It is one of the most rare sea birds in North America. Kittlitz'sMurrelet

  3. Distribution The Kittlitz’s Murrelet is most commonly found in the southern coastal areas of Alaska. They are very rare in the northern part of Alaska. There has been no evidence found that there are any of them in the central areas. Few have been found in Russia.

  4. Habitat The Kittlitz’s Murrelet often times make nests in rugged mountains, near glaciers. Some times their nests are found about 45 miles inland.

  5. Eating Habits During the summer, the Kittlitz’s Murrelet usually feeds near tidewater glaciers, along icebergs, and outflows of glacial streams. During other parts of the year they tend to feed in shallow waters near shore. They feed on small fish.

  6. Predators The Kittlitz’s Murrelet’s main predator is…us …. humans! Fishing Nets Oil Spills

  7. Population The Alaskan population of the Kittlitz’s Murrelet is estimated to be between 9,000 to 25,000.

  8. Reproduction The female Kittlitz’s Murrelet will lay one egg. The egg is a olive color with small grey spots. The bird will often times lay her egg on the rocky ground.

  9. Conclusion In conclusion, the Kittlitz’s Murrelet is a rare, small see bird. It is mainly found in Alaska. It nests in rugged terrain and relies its unique camouflage to stay safe and hidden.

  10. Special Thanks To…. Planet of Birds.com Tom Van Pelt!

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