Razorbills

Razorbills are seabirds that belong to the auk family, which also includes other birds such as puffins and guillemot. They are black and white in colour, with a chunky beak and a distinctive white line running from the top of their beak to their eye.

Razorbills and penguins share some physical similarities, such as their black and white plumage and their streamlined bodies, adapted for swimming and diving. However, even though they have evolved similar characteristics, they are not closely related.

Yes, Razorbills are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 in the UK. This act makes it illegal to intentionally kill, injure, or take any wild bird, including Razorbills, or to damage or destroy their nests or eggs.

Razorbills are not known to be particularly aggressive birds. During the breeding season, they can become territorial and may display aggressive behaviours towards other Razorbills that approach their nest site, such as calling loudly or engaging in bill-fencing displays.

In winter some Razorbills remain around UK waters, whilst others migrate to southerly warmer waters west of France and Spain.