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Common Murre
Uria aalge
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Least Concern
Envergadura
39,3 cm
Peso
984,0 g
Familia
Alcidae
Orden
Charadriiformes
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Common Murre, 38–46 cm, is among the most abundant seabirds in the North Atlantic and Pacific. Breeds on cliff ledges in huge colonies; single pear-shaped egg rolls in a circle rather than off the ledge. Piscivore; dives to 180 m for fish. Flies with rapid wingbeats; waddling gait on land.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 39,3 cm | 15.5 in |
| Peso | 984,0 g | 34.71 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 26-39 days. Fledging: 20-24 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
1
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Charadriiformes (Limícolas y Gaviotas) |
| Familia | Alcidae (Alcas y Frailecillos) |
| Genus | Uria |
| Especies | Uria aalge |
Distribution
Common Murre has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Common Murre endangered?
The Common Murre has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Common Murre nest?
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 26-39 days. Fledging: 20-24 days.
How big is the Common Murre?
The Common Murre has a wingspan of 39.3 cm, weight of 984.0 g.
What order and family does the Common Murre belong to?
The Common Murre (Uria aalge) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Alcidae.
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