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Razorbill

Alca torda

Least Concern
Envergadura
41,9 cm
Peso
646,6666666666666 g
Familia
Alcidae
Orden
Charadriiformes

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Razorbill, 37–39 cm, is an Atlantic alcid with a deep, laterally compressed bill crossed by a white vertical bar. Breeds on Atlantic cliff colonies from Maine to Greenland and Iceland to Norway; winters at sea. Dives to over 100 m pursuing fish. Strongly monogamous; pairs reunite annually at colonies.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 41,9 cm 16.5 in
Peso 646,6666666666666 g 22.81 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: BU,CR,CV. Incubation: 38-43 days. Fledging: 38-43 days.

Tamaño de la puesta

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Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Charadriiformes (Limícolas y Gaviotas)
Familia Alcidae (Alcas y Frailecillos)
Genus Alca
Especies Alca torda

Distribution

Razorbill has been recorded in 5 countries.

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Razorbill endangered?
The Razorbill has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Razorbill nest?
Nest type: BU,CR,CV. Incubation: 38-43 days. Fledging: 38-43 days.
How big is the Razorbill?
The Razorbill has a wingspan of 41.9 cm, weight of 646.6666666666666 g.
What order and family does the Razorbill belong to?
The Razorbill (Alca torda) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Alcidae.

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