Thick-billed Murre
Uria lomvia
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<birdfyi-bird slug="uria-lomvia"></birdfyi-bird>The Thick-billed Murre (Uria lomvia) is a bird species in the family Alcidae (auks & puffins), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 41.4 cm and a weight of 945.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Thick-billed Murre (Brünnich's Guillemot), 39–43 cm, breeds in enormous cliff colonies across the Arctic from Newfoundland to Siberia. Thicker, shorter bill with white gape line. Dives to 200+ m — deepest diver among alcids. Piscivore; takes capelin, cod. Vulnerable to climate change in the High Arctic.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 41.4 cm | 16.3 in |
| Weight | 945.75 g | 33.36 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: NO,SC. Incubation: 31-37 days. Fledging: 15-33 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Alcidae (Auks & Puffins) |
| Genus | Uria |
| Species | Uria lomvia |
Distribution
Thick-billed Murre has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Alcidae family