Ancient Murrelet

Synthliboramphus antiquus

ANMU

Order: Charadriiformes | Family: Alcidae (Auks, Murres, and Puffins)
Ancient Murrelet 1

Bird Description

Mega-rarity from Pacific NW that turns up mostly in late fall on large lakes. ID: Small chunky alcid with tiny pale bill. Gray back contrasts with black head and white underparts. Dark ear coverts contrast with distinctive white rear border.

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