118 Lirds of Canada. 
neck, and upper parts, black; lower parts, 
white. Nests, on the sand ; eggs, two, reddish- 
brown. 
Alca torda—The Razor-billed Auk. 
The Razor-billed Auk is seventeen inches in 
length. The general form of this bird is short 
and heavy; bill, long; upper parts, brownish- 
black; under parts, white. Frequents the sea 
coast of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. Breeds 
in the arctic regions. They build no nests, but 
lay their eggs upon the bare edges of lofty 
rocks overhanging the sea. Large numbers of 
these birds are killed on the coast for the sake 
of their breast feathers. 
Mormon glacialts—Large-billed Puffin. 
This bird frequents the Bay of Fundy and the 
sea coast of New Brunswick. Bill and feet, 
orange-yellow ; sides of the head and lower 
parts, white; a dark grayish color extends to 
the lower mandible. 
