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Ancient Murrelet
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Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Cold coasts, sea cliffs.
Diet: Fish, crustaceans.
Best time to spot: Breeding colonies in summer.
When to look
Check local eBird bar charts for timing in your state; range and season vary a lot across the US.
How rare is it?
The Ancient Murrelet sits in our Rare tier for the US: scarce or very local, so most birders need a planned trip. It belongs to the auks, murres, and puffins family.
Recent US sightings
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