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Razorbill

Alca torda

Photo by isb0459
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Field Notes

Description:

A large auk of the northern Atlantic Ocean, the Razorbill can be found offshore in winter as far south as New Jersey, and occasionally Virginia.

Species ID Suggestions

Razorbill (nonbreeding)

Alca torda

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Comments (1)
isb0459
After viewing the linked page, I concur, the adult non-breeding form. Many thanks because frankly I never knew of the Razorbill before. This is great!

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PublishedJanuary 2, 2012

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