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Common Murre

Uria aalge

Photo by AshleyT
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Description:

Group of breeding adults and non-breeding adults/first year birds. Mostly black above with a white belly. 4th photo shows the group with a humbpack whale nearby :)

Habitat:

Saw these guys just off the coast while doing a whale-watching tour. Deep bay with land nearby.

Reference Links:

Common Murre, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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Alaska Fauna and Flora
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Great Alaskan Challenge
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PublishedJanuary 16, 2016

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