Thick-Billed Murre
Uria lomvia
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–110 m
- Max size: 48 cm
- IUCN status: LC
A black and white diving seabird that swims underwater with its wings to chase fish across the continental shelf. It packs onto arctic cliff ledges to breed and ranges within roughly a hundred and seventy kilometres of shore.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Aves › Charadriiformes › Alcidae › Uria
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 137134.
FAQ
- How deep does the Thick-Billed Murre live?
- The Thick-Billed Murre (Uria lomvia) is typically found at 0–110 m.
- How big does the Thick-Billed Murre get?
- The Thick-Billed Murre grows to about 48 cm.