Common Murre Photo Gallery
Breeding adult
Large black-and-white seabird with a long, thin bill. Breeding birds have an entirely black head.
© Alix d'Entremont / Macaulay LibraryNova Scotia, August 01, 2020Nonbreeding adult/immature
In water, looks rather ducklike with a long and slender body and bill. Nonbreeding birds have a white throat, chin, and cheek that wraps up behind the eye.
© Phil Green / Macaulay LibraryWashington, September 06, 2019Breeding
Nests in colonies on steep, cliff ledges, slopes, and rocky outcrops. Constantly makes guttural calls at the colony.
© Timothy Barksdale / Macaulay LibraryNewfoundland and Labrador, June 03, 1997Not all videos have soundBreeding adult
Stands upright like a penguin. "Bridled" form in the Atlantic region has a white eyering that extends across the side of its face.
© Brian Sullivan / Macaulay LibraryNewfoundland and Labrador, May 30, 2010Breeding adult
At sea often congregates in large rafts. Long-necked seabird with a long, thin bill. In good light appears dark brown and white.
© Shawn Billerman / Macaulay LibraryAlaska, May 18, 2012Breeding adult
Large, black-and-white penguinlike seabird. Breeds in dense colonies on island cliff ledges, slopes, and rocky outcrops.
© Brian Sullivan / Macaulay LibraryNewfoundland and Labrador, May 30, 2010Compare with Similar Species
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Species in This Family
Auks, Murres, and Puffins(Order: Charadriiformes, Family: Alcidae)
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