common murre

Thân thiện

A common murre stands on a rocky cliff overlooking the ocean.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A seabird species: The common murre (Uria aalge) is a type of auk, a medium-sized seabird found in northern oceans. It is known for its black-and-white plumage, pointed bill, and its habit of nesting in dense colonies on steep cliffs.

Usage

• The word "common murre" is used as a countable noun to refer to the bird itself or to the species as a whole. It is typically used in biological, zoological, or birdwatching contexts.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Researchers observed a large colony of common murres on the coastal cliffs.
  • The common murre is an excellent diver, feeding on small fish.

Advanced Usage

• "Common murre population": Refers to the collective number or group of these birds in a specific area.
  • The common murre population has been affected by changes in ocean temperature.

Variants and Related Words

• Murre (n): The general term for birds in the genus , which includes the common murre and the thick-billed murre.
• Guillemot (n): A common name used in some regions, particularly Europe, for birds in the genus , including the common murre.

Synonyms

• Common guillemot: An alternative name for the common murre, primarily used in British English.

Related Phrases

• Murre colony: A group of common murres nesting together.
  • The noise from the murre colony was deafening.
• Murre egg: The egg laid by a common murre, which is notably pointed to prevent it from rolling off cliff ledges.
  • The unique shape of the murre egg is an adaptation to its nesting site.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the most frequent variety of murre

Từ đồng nghĩa

• uria aalge