The Common Murre (Uria aalge) is a large auk that is referred to as the common guillemot. Physically they have a coloring similar to the penguin, a thin bill that comes to a point, and a small rounded tail. Common murres are typically seen on the Pacific coast of the United States, but are native to eastern Canada. They like to nest along rocky cliffs and spend most of the winter at sea. The common murre typically eats fish like herring, cod, sand lance, and haddock. Common murres are not considered to be in danger of extinction and are listed as least vulnerable.
The Common Murre has a wingspan in the range of 24”-28.7” (61-73 cm) and total weight of 1.7-2.8 lb (.78-1.25 kg). The body of the Common Murre has an overall length between 15”-17.7” (38-45 cm), body width of 4.1”-5.1” (10.5-13 cm), and standing height of roughly 11.8”-14.2” (30-36 cm). The typical lifespan of the Common Murre is between 15-41 years.
The Common Murre (Uria aalge) is a large auk that is referred to as the common guillemot. Physically they have a coloring similar to the penguin, a thin bill that comes to a point, and a small rounded tail. Common murres are typically seen on the Pacific coast of the United States, but are native to eastern Canada. They like to nest along rocky cliffs and spend most of the winter at sea. The common murre typically eats fish like herring, cod, sand lance, and haddock. Common murres are not considered to be in danger of extinction and are listed as least vulnerable.
The Common Murre has a wingspan in the range of 24”-28.7” (61-73 cm) and total weight of 1.7-2.8 lb (.78-1.25 kg). The body of the Common Murre has an overall length between 15”-17.7” (38-45 cm), body width of 4.1”-5.1” (10.5-13 cm), and standing height of roughly 11.8”-14.2” (30-36 cm). The typical lifespan of the Common Murre is between 15-41 years.
