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Razorbills ©Mike Snelle
Razorbill
Scientific name: Alca torda
The razorbill has a characteristically thick, black bill, with a white stripe across it. It nests with other seabirds, such as guillemots, but prefers the lower ledges and rocky bottoms of cliffs and deep ravines.
Species information
Statistics
Length: 37-39cmWingspan: 63-67cm
Weight: 590-730g
Average lifespan: 13 years
Conservation status
Classified in the UK as Amber under the Birds of Conservation Concern 5: the Red List for Birds (2021). Listed as Near Threatened on the global IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.