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**Marbled Murrelet - Brachyramphus marmoratus
Short: A small seabird that nests in old-growth forests and forages at sea - loss of ancient coastal forests has affected its breeding success.
Facts:
Status: Threatened/Endangered in parts.
Range: North Pacific coasts (western North America).
Habitat: Old-growth coastal conifer forest for nesting; nearshore waters for feeding.
Diet: Small fish.
Lifespan: ~10-15 yrs.
Reproduction: Long-distance foraging from forest nesting sites; low reproductive rate.
Role: Links marine and forest ecosystems.
Threats: Old-growth logging, bycatch, marine pollution.
2025 October 24