Craveri's Murrelet
Synthliboramphus craveri
The Craveri's Murrelet (Synthliboramphus craveri) is a rare auks, puffins, and murr found in 2 countries, weighing about 151 g. Craveri's murrelet is a small seabird which breeds on offshore islands in both the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of California off the Baja peninsula of Mexico.
About the Craveri's Murrelet
Craveri's murrelet is a small seabird which breeds on offshore islands in both the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of California off the Baja peninsula of Mexico. It also wanders fairly regularly as far as central California in the US, primarily during post-breeding dispersal. It is almost never seen from or near the shore. With an estimated population of 6,000-10,000 breeding pairs, its population is listed as vulnerable.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: June, July, August, September, October, with peak activity in August. It is a summer visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Craveri's Murrelet look like?
- Craveri's murrelet is a small seabird which breeds on offshore islands in both the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of California off the Baja peninsula of Mexico.
- How big is a Craveri's Murrelet?
- The Craveri's Murrelet is a medium sized bird weighing about 151 g.
- Where can you see a Craveri's Murrelet?
- The Craveri's Murrelet occurs in 2 countries, including the United States and Mexico.
- What birds look similar to a Craveri's Murrelet?
- The Craveri's Murrelet is most easily confused with the Guadalupe Murrelet, the Scripps's Murrelet and the Japanese Murrelet.
- Is the Craveri's Murrelet endangered?
- The Craveri's Murrelet is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
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