Marbled murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus)
Kingdom: Animalia Class: Aves Order: Ciconiiformes Family: Alcidae
Listing Status: and
General Information
The marbled murrelet is a small, chubby seabird that has a very short neck. During the breeding season it has dark brown to blackish upperparts and a white belly and throat that are greatly mottled. During the winter the upperparts become grey, dark marks form on the sides of the breast and a white ring develops around the eye. Males and females are similar in appearance and size. Juveniles are similar to the adult winter plumage, but with dusky mottling on the underparts. Vocalisations include a sharp keer' or low kee'.
Population detail
The FWS is currently monitoring the following populations of the Marbled murrelet
- Population location: U.S.A. (CA, OR, WA)
Listing status: Threatened
- States/US Territories in which this population is known to occur: California , Oregon , Washington
- USFWS Refuges in which this population is known to occur:
CAPE MEARES NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
- For more information: http://www.fws.gov/pacific/marbledmurrelet/index.html
- Population location: Entire, except U.S.A. (CA, OR, WA)
Listing status: Species of Concern
- Countries in which the this population is known to occur: Canada
- For more information: http://www.fws.gov/pacific/marbledmurrelet/index.html
| Status | Date Listed | Lead Region | Where Listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/01/1992 | Pacific Region (Region 1) | CA, OR, WA | |
| Alaska Region (Region 7) | except CA, OR, WA |
» Federal Register Documents
| Date | Citation Page | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 02/11/2009 | 74 FR 6852 6853 | Revised Critical Habitat for the Marbled Murrelet - Proposed rule; reopening of public comment period. |
| 12/17/2008 | 73 FR 76680 76682 | Receipt of Application for an Enhancement of Survival Permit for the Northern Spotted Owl and the Marbled Murrelet |
| 10/02/2008 | 73 FR 57314 57317 | 90-Day Finding on a Petition To Remove the California, Oregon, and Washington Population of the Marbled Murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus) From the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife |
| 08/22/2008 | 73 FR 49647 49648 | Availability of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement and Habitat Conservation Plan, and Receipt of Applications for Incidental Take Permits |
| 07/31/2008 | 73 FR 44678 44701 | Revised Critical Habitat for the Marbled Murrelet: Proposed rule. |
» Recovery
Recovery Plan Information Search| Date | Title | Plan Action Status | Plan Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/24/1997 | Recovery Plan for the Threatened Marbled Murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus) in Washington, Oregon, and California | View Implementation Progress | Final |
| Date | Citation Page | Title | Document Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/02/2008 | 73 FR 57314 57317 | 90-Day Finding on a Petition To Remove the California, Oregon, and Washington Population of the Marbled Murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus) From the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife | |
| 04/21/2003 | 68 FR 19569 19571 | 5-Year Review of the Marbled Murrelet and the Northern Spotted Owl | |
| 01/22/1997 | 62 FR 3241 | ETWP; Notice of Availability of Regulatory Flexibility Analysis for the Designation of Critical Habitat for the Marbled Murrelet |
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 06/12/2009 | 2009 Marbled Murrelet 5-Year Review |
| 09/01/2004 | Marbled murrelet 5-year review |
» Critical Habitat
| Date | Citation Page | Title | Document Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/31/2008 | 73 FR 44678 44701 | Revised Critical Habitat for the Marbled Murrelet: Proposed rule. | Proposed Rule | Not Required |
| 03/06/2008 | 73 FR 12067 12068 | Designation of Critical Habitat for the Marbled Murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus)Proposed rule; finding that the revision of critical habitat should not be made. | Proposed Rule | Not Required |
| 09/12/2006 | 71 FR 53837 53951 | Designation of Critical Habitat for the Marbled Murrelet | Proposed Rule | Not Required |
| 05/24/1996 | 61 FR 26255 26320 | ETWP; Final Designation of Critical Habitat for the Marbled Murrelet | Final Rule | Active |
| 08/10/1995 | 60 FR 40891 40954 | Proposed Designation of Critical Habitat for the Marbled Murrelet; Supplemental Proposed Rule | Proposed Rule | Not Required |
To learn more about critical habitat please see http://criticalhabitat.fws.gov
» Conservation Plans
| HCP Plan Summaries |
|---|
| Cedar River Watershed HCP |
| City of Tacoma, Tacoma Water HCP |
| Coast Range Conifers |
| Elliott State Forest |
| Elliott State Forest, Amendment #1 |
| SHA Plan Summaries |
|---|
| Port Blakely (Morton Block) SHA |
| Tagshinny Tree Farm |
» Petitions
| Date | Citation Page | Title | Finding |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/02/2008 | 73 FR 57314 57317 | 90-Day Finding on a Petition To Remove the California, Oregon, and Washington Population of the Marbled Murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus) From the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife | |
| 10/17/1988 | 53 FR 40479 | Notice of Finding on Petition to List Marbled Murrelet in WA, OR, & CA; 53 FR 40479 |
» Life History
No Life History information has been entered into this system for this species.
» Other Resources
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