Razorbill
Razorbill
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A medium-sized seabird in the auk family, easily recognized by its distinctive deep, blunt bill with a white line. Razorbills are agile swimmers and divers, spending most of their lives at sea, only coming ashore to breed.
Where to spot
North Atlantic Ocean, breeding on rocky coasts and islands of North America and Europe. In winter, they spread further offshore and southwards in marine waters.
How to spot
Look for them on rocky cliffs during breeding season or bobbing on the water in coastal and offshore areas. Identify by their striking black and white plumage, stout bill with a white line, and upright posture on land.
When to spot
Best seen during the breeding season (spring to mid-summer) when they gather in large colonies on cliffs. They can be observed year-round at sea, especially in coastal waters during winter.
Where to spot
North Atlantic Ocean, breeding on rocky coasts and islands of North America and Europe. In winter, they spread further offshore and southwards in marine waters.
How to spot
Look for them on rocky cliffs during breeding season or bobbing on the water in coastal and offshore areas. Identify by their striking black and white plumage, stout bill with a white line, and upright posture on land.
When to spot
Best seen during the breeding season (spring to mid-summer) when they gather in large colonies on cliffs. They can be observed year-round at sea, especially in coastal waters during winter.
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Freddie H.
Razorbills often form monogamous pairs and return to the same nest site year after year, sometimes for over a decade, showing strong site fidelity.
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