AUKS, MURRES, PUFFINS, ETC. 



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distance, fig. 21. For comparison with the 

 Razor-billed Auk see that species. Some 



?. 21. 



Bill of Brunnich Murre. 



birds have the throat nearly black in win- 

 ter, but as a rule it is white, fig. 22. The un- 

 der side of the wing is white, and this shows 

 as the bird sways in flight. This is the spe- 

 cies which occurs off the coast of Mass, in 

 winter, and which may often be seen from 

 headlands or even beaches when it is migrat- 

 ing. Sometimes during severe storms it will 

 seek the shelter of salt water estuaries, and 

 is occasionally blown inland. Winters from 

 Mass, to N. J. Summer range like that of 

 the Murre. 



