Similar to Common Murre at First Glance

Mike Warner

Another resident of Gull Island was the Razorbill.  At first glance they look similar to a Common Murre but if you look at their bill you can see that instead of being long, conical and pointed, Razorbills’ bills are blunt and flat.  Also note the vertical white line wrapped around its bill and another white line that extends from its eye toward the bill.

Swimming Razorbill

Common Murre BIF