Razorbill - Wikipedia The razorbill (Alca torda) is a North Atlantic colonial seabird and the only extant member of the genus Alca of the family Alcidae, the auks It is the closest living relative of the extinct great auk (Pinguinus impennis) [3]
Razorbill Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology The striking black-and-white Razorbill nests in cliffside colonies overlooking the ocean, often among murres, fulmars, and kittiwakes It uses its sharp, hatchet-shaped bill to catch fish underwater, sometimes diving to 330 feet
Razorbill | Audubon Field Guide At close range, an adult Razorbill is best known by its white band across a massive bill Young birds and distant adults in winter resemble the Thick-billed Murre but have even thicker bill, bigger head, and a longer tail often held up above water when swimming
Razorbill Bird Profile: Identification, Habitat, Range Behavior You’ll spot the Razorbill by its glossy black upperparts, white belly, and distinctive knife-edged black bill, which helps grip slippery fish It breeds on rocky Atlantic cliffs from Maine through northern Europe, nesting in crevices or old puffin burrows
Razorbill - eBird Black-and-white seabird with a thick and blunt bill Breeds in colonies on rocky islands; winters on the ocean Black above and white below with thin white line in front of eye In winter, white throat wraps up behind eye, but pattern is less crisp than on Common Murre
Razorbill - Facts, Diet, Habitat Pictures on Animalia. bio The razorbill (Alca torda) is a colonial seabird and the only extant member of the genus Alca of the family Alcidae, the auks It is the closest living relative of the extinct Great auk In 1918, the razorbill was protected in the United States by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act
Razorbill - Birdfact Think you've spotted a Razorbill? The Razorbill is a striking seabird with a black upper body and white underparts Its distinctive black, flattened bill has a white line near the tip During breeding season, the plumage becomes fully black above and white below In winter, the face and throat turn white
Razorbill - Alca torda - Birds of the World Razorbill Alca torda This stocky, robust, crow-sized seabird is widely distributed through boreal and low-arctic Atlantic waters; the bulk of the world population breeds in Iceland From there, colonies stretch east through northern Europe and northwestern Russia
Razorbill - ID, Facts, Diet, Habit More | Birdzilla These seabirds are known for their beautiful plumage and strong bills Razorbills, also known as razor-billed auks or lesser auks, are a striking and unique species of seabird known for their sharp, hatchet-shaped bills and strong swimming abilities