Razorbill

Audio:

S. Elliott ( www.xeno-canto.org )

The Razorbill is a seabird that hunts for fish under water. It can dive deep and is an excellent swimmer.

Wiki:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alca_torda

Map:

http://eol.org/pages/1049760/maps

Scientific name:

Alca torda

Presence in western Europe:

Rare

More information

Size:

Crow

Birdtype:

waterfowl

Main colour:

Black,

White

Beak colour:

Black

Beak shape:

other

Eyestripe:

White

Crown colour:

Black

Breast colour:

White

Belly colour:

White

Throat colour:

Black,

White

Rump colour:

Black

Upperwing colour:

Black

Underwing colour:

White

Wing shape:

Pointed

Leg colour:

Black

Leg shape:

Webbed

Tail colour:

Black

Tail shape:

Square

Looks like

Common Murre

Read more about Common Murre

The Razorbill has a thick strong beak. The Guillemot has a thin dagger-shaped beak.