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Razorbill and Chick Farne Islands,<br />
Northumberland,<br />
14/06/2014 Alca torda,Razorbill Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Razorbill and Chick

Farne Islands,
Northumberland,
14/06/2014

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The razorbill is a colonial seabird that only comes to land in order to breed. This agile bird chooses one partner for life; females lay one egg per year. Razorbills nest along coastal cliffs in enclosed or slightly exposed crevices. The parents spend equal amounts of time incubating. Once the chick has hatched, the parents take turns foraging for their young and sometimes fly long distances before finding prey.

Similar species: Shorebirds And Allies
Species identified by WildFlower
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By Nistratoglou

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Uploaded Jul 11, 2014. Captured Jun 14, 2014 13:43.
  • Canon EOS 1100D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/395s
  • ISO100
  • 180mm