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thick-billed murre

 

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Noun thick-billed murre has 1 sense
  1. thick-billed murre, Uria lomvia - a variety of murre
    --1 is a kind of murre

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Thick-Billed Murre

Description

A thick-billed murre is a species of seabird in the Alcid family, found in the Arctic and Subarctic regions. It is known for its distinctive thick and curved bill, which aids in foraging for small fish and zooplankton underwater.

Usage as a Noun

1. The thick-billed murre is easily recognizable by its black and white plumage.

2. The populations of thick-billed murres have been declining due to climate change and habitat loss.

Usage as an Adjective

1. The thick-billed murre chicks have a fluffy appearance before they fledge.

2. The researchers observed a thriving thick-billed murre colony in the Arctic.

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