thick-billed murre
Definition
Noun: 1. A variety of murre (Uria lomvia): A large, black-and-white seabird of the auk family, characterized by a shorter, thicker bill compared to the common murre. It breeds on cliffs in the Arctic and subarctic regions.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The thick-billed murre dove deep into the icy water to catch fish.
- Researchers are studying the migration patterns of the thick-billed murre.
- A colony of thick-billed murres covered the narrow cliff ledge.
Advanced Usage
- The term is used primarily in ornithological and ecological contexts to distinguish this specific species from the common murre (Uria aalge).
- It can be used in discussions about Arctic wildlife, seabird conservation, and the impacts of climate change on polar ecosystems.
Variants and Related Words
- Murre (n): The common name for birds in the genus , which includes both the thick-billed murre and the common murre.
- Brünnich's guillemot (n): An alternative common name for the thick-billed murre.
Synonyms
- Brünnich's guillemot
Related Phrases
- Seabird colony: A group of seabirds, like murres, nesting together.
- Cliff-nesting bird: A descriptor for the thick-billed murre's breeding habitat.
Noun
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a variety of murre
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