Razorbill - Wikipedia The razorbill (Alca torda) is a North Atlantic colonial seabird and the only extant member of the genus Alca of the family Alcidae, the auks It is the closest living relative of the extinct great auk (Pinguinus impennis) [4] Historically, it has also been known as "auk", [5] "razor-billed auk" [6] and "lesser auk" [7]
Razorbill Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology The striking black-and-white Razorbill nests in cliffside colonies overlooking the ocean, often among murres, fulmars, and kittiwakes It uses its sharp, hatchet-shaped bill to catch fish underwater, sometimes diving to 330 feet
Razorbill | Audubon Field Guide This stocky, thick-billed auk is found only in the North Atlantic It nests on northern islands and coasts, often in the same colonies as murres; similar to the murres, it has a longer tail, often cocked up above the water when swimming In winter it lives in flocks well offshore
Razorbill - Facts, Diet, Habitat Pictures on Animalia. bio The razorbill (Alca torda) is a colonial seabird and the only extant member of the genus Alca of the family Alcidae, the auks It is the closest living relative of the extinct Great auk In 1918, the razorbill was protected in the United States by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act
Razorbill - eBird Black-and-white seabird with a thick and blunt bill Breeds in colonies on rocky islands; winters on the ocean Black above and white below with thin white line in front of eye In winter, white throat wraps up behind eye, but pattern is less crisp than on Common Murre
The Complete Guide to the Razorbill: Essential Tips for Birdwatchers . . . The razorbill is a striking black-and-white seabird known for its sleek appearance and graceful diving abilities Found primarily in the North Atlantic, these birds are recognized by their unique triangular bill, which has a prominent white line during the breeding season
Razorbill (Alca torda) - RAZO - Birds of North America The Razorbill is a seabird and a member of the auk family, also referred to as an alcid This short-winged, sharp-billed bird, breeds in the northern waters of the Atlantic Ocean It also breeds on Greenland, Iceland, Ireland and on Europe's western coastlines
Razor-billed auk | Seabird, Arctic, Migration | Britannica razor-billed auk, (Alca torda), black and white seabird of the North Atlantic, bearing a sharp, heavy, compressed beak About 40 cm (16 inches) long, it is the largest living member of the auk family, Alcidae (order Charadriiformes), and the nearest kin to the extinct great auk
Razorbill - The Bird Identifier Have you ever heard of the Razorbill? This seabird is one of the most unique and fascinating members of the auk family With its distinctive black and white plumage, sharp bill, and impressive diving abilities, the Razorbill has captured the attention of bird enthusiasts all over the world