Razorbill
Alca torda
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<birdfyi-bird slug="alca-torda"></birdfyi-bird>The Razorbill (Alca torda) is a bird species in the family Alcidae (alcas y frailecillos), within the order Charadriiformes (limícolas y gaviotas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 41.9 cm and a weight of 646.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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
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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Similar Birds
Other species in the Alcidae family