Razorbill  (Alca torda)

Range

Occurs in the North Atlantic; Britain is a stronghold (4). This species breeds in internationally important numbers around the British coast. In combination, British and Irish totals represent around 20% of the world population (1).

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Habitat

Inhabits both coastal and oceanic waters (2), and breeds on coastal cliffs and rock stacks in summer (2).