Photo: Art Sowls/USFWS · U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service · Public Domain
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Seabirds
Thick-billed Murre
Uria lomvia
Similar to the Common Murre but stouter, with a thicker bill marked by a pale gape line. Often seen alongside Common Murres on Kodiak's offshore waters.
Where to look
Offshore waters and Barren Islands; occasionally seen from shore at Cape Chiniak during winter.
Habitat
Open ocean and sea ice; nests on Arctic cliff ledges.
Diet
Fish and marine invertebrates.
Natural history note
Thick-billed Murres can dive deeper than any other flying bird, reaching depths of over 600 feet.