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ra·zor·bill

(rā′zər-bĭl′)
n.
A large auk (Alca torda) of the northern Atlantic, having black-and-white plumage, a long tail, and a flattened bill. Also called razor-billed auk.
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razorbill

(ˈreɪzəˌbɪl) ,

razorbill auk

or

razor-billed auk

n
(Animals) a common auk, Alca torda, of the North Atlantic, having a thick laterally compressed bill with white markings
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun 1. [画像:razorbill - black-and-white northern Atlantic auk having a compressed sharp-edged bill]razorbill - black-and-white northern Atlantic auk having a compressed sharp-edged bill
auk - black-and-white short-necked web-footed diving bird of northern seas
Alca, genus Alca - type genus of the Alcidae comprising solely the razorbill
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Translations
ruokki
alka
tordmule

razorbill

[ˈreɪzəbɪl] N → alca f común
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razorbill

[ˈreɪzəˌbɪl] n → gazza marina
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Razorbills exist in a similar environment to guillemots and eat the same things, while they also nest on our Northeast cliffs.
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Seabird census results from Natural Resources Wales (NRW) show healthy increases in guillemots and razorbills. Seabirds were found nesting on most coastal cliffs and at large colonies there was a big rise in numbers.
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RSPCA inspector Jaqui Miller said: "Guillemots, puffins, razorbills and gulls have been affected.
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Razorbills and guillemots are "amber listed" which mean they are considered to need conservation action.
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The island off the coast of Antrim is host to 250,000 puffins, fulmars, razorbills, guillemots and kittiwakes all jostling for space on the cliffs.
Bird lovers set to flock to lighthouse
It is hoped puffins, Manx shearwaters, guillemots and razorbills will benefit from the extension of boundaries of three existing special protection areas off the coastline of the two counties.
Rare seabirds to get extra protection on Welsh coast
The most significant event was an unprecedented movement of Razorbills (a Puffin relative) in huge numbers far south of their normal range off the East Coast of North America.
Annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count
Animal charities said the birds - mostly guillemots but also a smaller number of razorbills and puffins - have been found covered in a sticky, oily substance on beaches across Cornwall, Devon and Dorset.
Bird deaths prompt call over additive
Thousands of stricken guillemots and razorbills have already been found covered in the unknown substance, thought to have been dumped by a ship.
Dying birds washed up
They said puffins - along with razorbills, kittiwakes and other seabirds - would be hit.
RSPB: End betrayal of the puffins
During the extended visit to the Island, experts will be available for any questions people have on the area or the many birds such as Puffins, Guillemots, Razorbills and Terns, they may see.
Boat trip to celebrate centenary of trusts
The team manage to capture images of puffins, razorbills and guillemots as they arrive home from their jaunt across the seas and set up home in readiness for laying eggs.
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