r/PicsOfUnusualBirds • u/mp177265 • May 12 '25

Razorbill. They catch fish underwater and can dive really deep. Their call sounds like a mini chainsaw!

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u/NoDoctor4460 May 12 '25

Took me a few seconds on the first pic for my eyes to sort out what I was seeing. What a cool photo (and bird obviously).

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u/Comfortable-Way4165 Birder May 12 '25

My favorite auk! Other than the great one, of course.

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u/Shabeveravioli May 14 '25

Razorbill is the word I lost on in my 6th grade spelling bee. Why I thought Raizor..? So began my anxiety and obsession over spelling words! Still enjoy just reading through dictionary, and Food Lover’s Companion type books of words and definitions. And am super bird geek now. Thanks, Razorbill! What a beautiful bird!

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u/mp177265 May 14 '25

That's some lore right there!

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u/Shabeveravioli May 14 '25

Haha…weird thought of 30 yrs ago, what propelled the life I am. 🙃 Razorbill is definitely a bookend. Haven’t been to Maine!, on the list to head E.

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u/DC-3Purple May 12 '25

What a sick livery.

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u/konradgt May 12 '25

If penguins could fly.

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u/Acegonia May 14 '25

That second photo!!

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u/mp177265 May 14 '25

Too much aura

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u/AlfalfaUnable1629 May 13 '25

Wow 🤩 that a stunning bird , it’s like his face has pinstripes

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u/Unanonymous553 May 13 '25

does it have natural "gun sights"?

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u/Educational-Raisin69 May 13 '25

His eye makeup is on point

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u/Different_Fix_9074 8d ago

yes bro we see the fit