Pronounced “Myrrh.” Pelagic; nests on rocky ledges, often with Thick-billed Murres and other alcids. By comparison, note the Common Murre’s longer and straighter bill.
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Common Murres (2)- with Thick-billed Murres
St. Paul, Pribilof Islands, AK
May 31, 2008 ©John Schwarz
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Common Murre
St. Paul, Pribilof Islands, AK
May 31, 2008 ©John Schwarz
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Common Murre
St. Paul, Pribilof Islands, AK
May 31, 2008 ©John Schwarz
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Common Murre
St. Paul, Pribilof Islands, AK
May 31, 2008 ©John Schwarz
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Common Murre – nonbreeding
Dike Road, Charleston, OR
September 10, 2008 ©John Schwarz
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Common Murre (bottom)- with Thick-billed Murres
St. Paul, Pribilof Islands, AK
May 31, 2008 ©John Schwarz
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Common Murre – nonbreeding
Dike Road, Charleston, OR
September 10, 2008 ©John Schwarz
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Common Murres – nonbreeding
Dike Road, Charleston, OR
September 10, 2008 ©John Schwarz
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Common Murre – first year
Offshore Monterey Bay, CA
September 10, 2011 ©John Schwarz
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Common Murre
Offshore Monterey Bay, CA
September 10, 2011 ©John Schwarz
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Common Murre
Offshore Monterey Bay, CA
September 11, 2011 ©John Schwarz
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Common Murres
Offshore Monterey Bay, CA
September 10, 2011 ©John Schwarz
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Common Murres
Offshore Monterey Bay, CA
September 11, 2011 ©John Schwarz
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Common Murres
Offshore Monterey Bay, CA
September 11, 2011 ©John Schwarz
