Brunnich's Guillemots or Thick-billed Murres

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Thick-billed Murres in Alaska refuge

The Brünnich's Guillemot (Uria lomvia) is more commonly known as "Thick-billed Murres." Please visit the Thick-billed Murres species page for information and photos.

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Interesting Facts

The Smallest Bird Alive ...
The birds that go fishing with breadcrumbs!
Canada Goose : The largest wild goose ever recorded was a male Giant Canada Goose, which weighed 24 pounds (10.9 kg) and had a wingspan of 88 inches (2.24 meters).
Birds that can hibernate for months: the Common Poorwill
The Oldest Parrot: Blue & Gold Macaw
The ONLY Birds that Can Fly BACKWARDS ... Hummingbirds
The largest flying parrot species is ... The Hyacinthine Macaw
The World's Rarest Wild Parrot: Spix's Macaw
The parrots that build "bird condominiums" The Quaker Parrot
The Most Common Hawk in North America
The Eurasian Eagle Owl is World's Largest Owl
The record holder for speaking most words: the common Budgie (with over 1,700 words)

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