Razorbill  (Alca torda)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Range

Occurs in the North Atlantic; Britain is a stronghold (6). This species breeds in internationally important numbers around the British coast. In combination, British and Irish totals represent around 20% of the world population (2).

You can view distribution information for this species at the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.

Habitat

Inhabits both coastal and oceanic waters (3), and breeds on coastal cliffs and rock stacks in summer (3).

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