A "murre" is a type of seabird that lives in the northern regions of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. It has a dark-colored body, a sharp beak, and can swim and dive well. Full definition
Seabird biologists will continue to evaluate the future of the common murre colony at Prince Island. (nps.gov)
San Miguel Island in the Channel Islands National Park is a prime example of a breeding area that is attractive for the breeding common murre colony. (nps.gov)
Next week: Researchers outline theories about how warmer - than - usual ocean temperatures led to the die - off of common murres in Alaska. (fm.kuac.org)