thick-billed murre (Meaning)
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thick-billed murre (n)
a variety of murre
Synonyms & Antonyms of thick-billed murre
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thick-billed murre Sentence Examples
- Thick-billed murres are diving seabirds with a thick, pointed bill.
- These marine birds are characterized by their black heads and white bodies.
- Thick-billed murres breed in large colonies on cliffs and islands.
- They construct rudimentary nests of seaweed and rocks.
- Males and females share incubation duties, each parent taking turns guarding the eggs.
- The chicks hatch with a thick, woolly plumage that insulates them against the cold.
- Thick-billed murres feed primarily on fish, which they catch by diving from heights.
- They are powerful swimmers and can reach depths of over 100 meters.
- The population of thick-billed murres has declined in recent years due to habitat loss and overfishing.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect and restore the habitats of these iconic birds.
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a variety of murre
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Thick-billed murres are diving seabirds with a thick, pointed bill.
These marine birds are characterized by their black heads and white bodies.
Thick-billed murres breed in large colonies on cliffs and islands.
They construct rudimentary nests of seaweed and rocks.
