Common Murre (Uria aalge ) Family Alcidae Lenth 17.5" Wingspan 26" Weight 2.2 lb (990 grams)

Baccalieu Island Ecological Reserve is one of the prime places in Newfoundland to view these birds. Also known locally as a "turr".

Very similar in appearance to the Thick-billed Murre, but it has a thinner neck and smaller head, with a straight, long bill.

The female lays a single, colourful egg, which she takes turn in guarding and keeping warm with the male.