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Common Name
Common Murre Scientific Name
Uria aalge Distribution
Arctic and subarctic shores. Breeds in America south to California on the Pacific; only to the islands in the Gulf of St. Lawrence on the Atlantic. Habitat
Rocky coasts, sea cliffs Diet
Fish and crustaceans Size
17 inches (43 cm) Gestation
In 30-36 days the female lays her single egg directly onto a bare rock. Longevity
Unknown - Several records show common murres that were ringed breeding 20 years later. Behavior
Common murres have evolved a large repertoire of calls that enable them to live in harmony. Endangered Status
Not endangered Interesting Facts
Common murres use their wings for swimming and diving. Suggested Readings
Udvardy, Miklos D.F. Audobon Society Field Guide to North American Birds-Eastern Regions. New York: Knopf, 1977.Udvardy, Miklos D.F. Audobon Society Field Guide to Birds- Western Regions. New York: Knopf, 1977.
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