About the Common Murre
The Common Murre (Uria aalge) is a species of bird in the Auks, Murres, and Puffins family (Alcidae), within the order Charadriiformes. This family contains 25 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code commur when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Auks, Murres, and Puffins (Alcidae) |
| Species | Uria aalge |
| Species Codes | commur, COMU, COGU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Common Murre belong to?
The Common Murre (Uria aalge) belongs to the Auks, Murres, and Puffins family (Alcidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Common Murre?
The Common Murre is a member of the Auks, Murres, and Puffins family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Common Murre sighting?
You can log sightings of Common Murre on eBird (ebird.org) using species code commur, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Auks, Murres, and Puffins 25 species
More Birds in Order Charadriiformes
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
Order
25
Species in Family
21,920
iNat Observations
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