Thick-billed Murre Facts
Uria lomvia
The thick-billed murre or Brünnich's guillemot (Uria lomvia) is a bird in the auk family (Alcidae). This bird is named after the Danish zoologist Morten Thrane Brünnich.
- Lifespan
- Up to 29 years (maximum recorded longevity)
Thick-billed Murre Facts at a Glance
The thick-billed murre or Brünnich's guillemot (Uria lomvia) is a bird in the auk family (Alcidae). This bird is named after the Danish zoologist Morten Thrane Brünnich.
It belongs to the family Alcidae in the order Charadriiformes. This profile is designed as a concise starting point; the source names below document the review basis.
Thick-billed Murre Conservation Status
Thick-billed Murre is listed here as Least Concern. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.
Quick facts
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- Up to 29 years (maximum recorded longevity)
- Weight
- 963.99 g
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