common murre
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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the most frequent variety of murre
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