Razorbill

Alca torda

Razorbill

A black and white seabird of the North Atlantic, the razorbill chases fish underwater on whirring half open wings, flying through the water as much as over it. Off Scotland and northern England it works inshore for sandeels, and it nests packed onto cliff ledges in summer.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Aves › Charadriiformes › Alcidae › Alca

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 137128.

FAQ

How deep does the Razorbill live?
The Razorbill (Alca torda) is typically found at 0–120 m.
How big does the Razorbill get?
The Razorbill grows to about 45 cm.