Razorbill

Alca torda

Least Concern

The Razorbill is a black-and-white North Atlantic auk with a deep, laterally compressed bill. It nests on sea cliffs and rocky islands, diving underwater for small fish. Its population remains large enough for Least Concern.

Family

Alcidae

Group

Auks, Murres, and Puffins

Range

Razorbill Range — North Atlantic rocky coasts from eastern North America to Greenland, Iceland, Britain, and Scandinavia

Population

≈ 838K-1.66M

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