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Razorbill or lesser auk, Alca torda
Razorbill or lesser auk, Alca torda. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentrys Nests and Eggs of the Birds of the United States, J.A. Wagenseller, Philadelphia, 1881
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Alca Discolor Edwin Eggs Gentry Lesser Nest Nesting Nests Ornithology Pair Prairie Razorbill Setophaga Sheppard Wagenseller Warbler Torda
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This stunning chromolithograph depicts a pair of Razorbills, Alca torda, in their natural habitat. The male and female are shown side by side, their sleek black and white plumage contrasting against the rocky shoreline. The male, with its distinctive red bill, gazes intently out to sea, while the female tenderly attends to her single egg nestled in the shallow depression between the rocks. Originally illustrated by Edwin Sheppard for Thomas George Gentry's "Nests and Eggs of the Birds of the United States," published by J.A. Wagenseller in Philadelphia in 1881, this image is a testament to the intricate detail and artistry of ornithological illustration during the late 19th century. The Razorbill, also known as the Lesser Auk, is a marine bird that can be found along the North Atlantic coasts of North America and Europe. These birds are excellent swimmers and divers, feeding primarily on fish and crustaceans. They nest in large colonies on rocky cliffs or islands, making their nests in shallow depressions in the ground. The Razorbill's nesting season typically runs from May to July, with the female laying a single egg. Both parents take turns incubating the egg and caring for the chick, which hatches after about 35 days. The chick is able to fly after around 45 days, at which point it will join other young Razorbills in large creches, or groups, for protection and socialization.
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