Auks, Murres, and Puffins
Order: Charadriiformes. Family: Alcidae
Alcids are superficially similar to penguins due to their black-and-white colours, their upright posture and some of their habits, however they are not related to the penguins at all, being able to fly. Auks live on the open sea, only deliberately coming ashore to nest. This family also includes murres and puffins. There are 3 Iowa species.
- Thick-billed Murre, Uria lomvia (A)
- Long-billed Murrelet, Brachyramphus perdix (A)
- Ancient Murrelet, Synthliboramphus antiquus (A)
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