Common murre — size comparison

The common murre breeds in crowded colonies on rocky cliffs. Underwater it pursues fish, using its wings for propulsion. It also eats marine invertebrates. Its

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Length

wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaReference values · details in the profiles

Common murre

Uria aalge

ok. 40,5 cmDorosły ptak
total length

wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaMeasurement: side

Mass
800–1125 gObie płcie — Cornell
Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Boy: approx. 115 cm
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Common murreTotal lengthapprox. 40.5 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Boy: approx. 115 cm
Common murre — size comparison — facts and sources

The common murre breeds in crowded colonies on rocky cliffs. Underwater it pursues fish, using its wings for propulsion. It also eats marine invertebrates.

Its egg lies directly on a rock ledge. The young bird leaves before attaining full flight ability, continuing development at sea under the male’s care.

Measurement sources