Six species of auks, or alcids, can be seen in Maine waters. The Razorbill is t
Six species of auks, or alcids, can be seen in Maine waters. The Razorbill is the largest, rarest, and prettiest, with about 330 breeding in the Gulf of Maine. All live on one of four breeding colonies: Machias Seal Island, Matinicus Rock, Old Main Island, and Freeman Rock. Although predation by egg...
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Portland Public Library Digital Commons
1987
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| Summary: | Six species of auks, or alcids, can be seen in Maine waters. The Razorbill is the largest, rarest, and prettiest, with about 330 breeding in the Gulf of Maine. All live on one of four breeding colonies: Machias Seal Island, Matinicus Rock, Old Main Island, and Freeman Rock. Although predation by eggers and hunters almost extinguished the Razorbill by 1890, they began to reappear in the 1920s. Details. |
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