Common Murre (Uria aalge) in Scandinavia

The Common Murre (Uria aalge) is a auk found across Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. A seabird that nests in dense colonies on coastal cliffs. It typically occurs in sea cliffs and open sea.

In the Nordic countries the Common Murre is best described as a resident. Its global conservation status is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. On Fågelkartan you can see where it has been reported over the last 30 days, based on open data from the national species-observation systems.

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More about the Common Murre

  • Common Murre – song & calls
  • Common Murre – breeding

Quick facts

  • Scientific name: Uria aalge
  • Family: Auks
  • Habitat: Sea cliffs and open sea
  • Status in the Nordics: Resident
  • IUCN Red List: Least Concern

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