2020 A to Z Challenge!
U is for Uria Aalge
(scientific name)
also known as the Common Murre
Breeding adult
Common
Murre are numerous, but vulnerable to oil spills and gill-netting. The
North American Waterbird Conservation Plan estimates a population of
4,250,000 in North America, rates the species an 11 out of 20 on the
Continental Concern Score, and lists it as a Species of Moderate
Concern. They are not on the 2014 State of the Birds Watch List. Pacific populations have declined and partially recovered, while Atlantic populations appear to be increasing.
Non-breeding adult/imature
Breeding adults
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Pretty bird! I love the white line around the eye that goes down to the side.
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I love the elegance of this bird- thanks for your comments!
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It sort of is like the duck put on a tuxedo! Thanks for visiting! Cheers!
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