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Common Names
kittlitz's murrelet
Regions
Alaska, United States
Population
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Habitat
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Weight(in lbs) and Life Span
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Regions
Alaska, United States
Kittlitz's Murrelet (Brachyramphus brevirostris) is a small seabird that nests in coastal regions of Alaska and Russia. The primary threats to Kittlitz's Murrelet include habitat loss and degradation due to coastal development, logging, and climate change. Changes in sea ice patterns and warming ocean temperatures affect its prey availability, while disturbance during the breeding season can disrupt nesting and chick rearing.
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