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Common Murre

Uria aalge

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
39,3 cm
Berat
984,0 g
Famili
Alcidae
Ordo
Charadriiformes

Tentang

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
Rentang Sayap 39,3 cm 15.5 in
Berat 984,0 g 34.71 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: NO. Incubation: 26-39 days. Fledging: 20-24 days.

Ukuran Sarang

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Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Famili Alcidae (Auks & Puffins)
Genus Uria
Spesies Uria aalge

Distribution

Common Murre has been recorded in 5 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

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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