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Razorbill

Irish Name: Crosán
Scientific name: Alca torda
Bird Family: Auks
A medium-sized auk, razorbills are black across their head and back, with a white underside throughout the summer months. Similar to the common guillemot in size and shape, they can be distinguished by their stocky, wedge-shaped bill which sports a thin white stripe from top to bottom.
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