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Common Murre

Uria aalge

Least Concern
날개 폭
39.3 cm
체중
984.0 g
Alcidae
Charadriiformes

The Common Murre (Uria aalge) is a bird species in the family Alcidae (auks & puffins), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 39.3 cm and a weight of 984 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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소개

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
날개 폭 39.3 cm 15.5 in
체중 984.0 g 34.71 oz

Habitat & Range

보전 상태

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

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

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분류학

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

Distribution

Common Murre has been recorded in 5 countries.

출현 Not recorded

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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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