Ancient Murrelet
Synthliboramphus antiquus
The ancient murrelet is a bird in the auk family. The English term "murrelet" is a diminutive of "murre", a word of uncertain origins, but which may imitate the call of the common guillemot. Ancient murrelets are called "ancient" because they have grey on the back like a shawl, as worn by the elderly.
- Scientific name
- Synthliboramphus antiquus
- Family
- Auks, Murres, and Puffins
- IUCN status
- LC