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Common Murre

Uria aalge

Lays one pointed egg on a bare cliff ledge. Each egg has its own pattern, which may help parents find theirs.

Where to see it for real: Packed in dense colonies on cliff ledges in summer.

Spot it in the game

Lives in the Sea cliffs habitat (North Atlantic coast, in summer).

Common Murre, Uria aalge
Photo: Diego González Dopico, CC BY 4.0, via iNaturalist. Cut out from the original photo.

Common Murre facts

Family
Auks
Length
17 in (42 cm)
Wingspan
28 in (70 cm)
Weight
2.2 lb (1 kg)
Diet
Small schooling fish, squid and krill.
Range
The North Atlantic and North Pacific, nesting on sea cliffs.
Nest
No nest: one pointed egg laid on a bare cliff ledge.
Song
Loud, growling "arrr" calls at crowded colonies.
Active
by day
Status
Least Concern on the IUCN Red List: widespread and not at risk.

What the Common Murre sounds like

Recording 1: Sonothèque ADVL, CC0, original on xeno-canto. Trimmed and cleaned of low background noise.

More: bird songs and calls.

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