Photographed this unusual Murre at Devil's Slide in Pacifica, California, USA this morning. It shows the inverted "V" on its foreneck suggestive of Thick-billed Murre which is accidental here. Common Murre is abundant and expected. Any thoughts?
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Unusual Murre in California (1 Viewer)
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I don't see any. Which do you see?
Tthe inverted "V" on its foreneck .
As I recall, that's pretty variable and thus not a great feature. Have a look...
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The bird in your photos has a fairly narrow beak, also no white streak on the upper mandible. I would say it is not a Thick-Billed Murre.
Thanks. Here are a few more (better?) photos. Yes, I certainly see Common Murre's with an inverted "V", but the angle is usually much wider when seen directly in front. I do not see any with the narrow acute angle here.
