🌿Native Nature

Common Murre

Uria aalge

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Charadriiformes ›Family: Alcidae ›Genus: Uria

About

The common murre or common guillemot (Uria aalge) is a large auk. It is also known as the thin-billed murre in North America. It has a circumpolar distribution, occurring in low-Arctic and boreal waters in the North Atlantic and North Pacific. It spends most of its time at sea, only coming to land to breed on rocky cliff shores or islands.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Murre?
The scientific name of Common Murre is Uria aalge.
What kingdom does Common Murre belong to?
Common Murre belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Common Murre belong to?
Common Murre belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Common Murre belong to?
Common Murre belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Common Murre belong to?
Common Murre belongs to the order Charadriiformes.
What family does Common Murre belong to?
Common Murre belongs to the family Alcidae.
What genus does Common Murre belong to?
Common Murre belongs to the genus Uria.