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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 region. 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 glacialis. Large-billed Puffin. 



This bird frequents the Bay oV 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. 



