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Birds
Razorbill
Razorbill · Alca torda
Discover the razorbill, a fascinating aerial acrobat of the coast with powerful diving behaviour.
Fact file
- Size
- Body length of 40 to 45 cm and weight between 700 and 900 g
- Males and females
- No striking differences in plumage between the sexes
- Sounds
- Emits loud, jerky calls or squeaks, especially during the breeding season
- Diet
- Feeds on fish and small marine animals, which it catches by diving
- Offspring
- One egg is laid in a rock crevice and incubated for about 36 to 38 days
How to identify Razorbill
The razorbill has a distinctive appearance with a sharp black bill and a characteristic white belly. Its plumage is mainly dark grey to black, while the belly and the undersides of the wings are white. During the breeding season, a striking broad white band can be seen on the head.
With a body length of about 40 to 45 cm and a weight of 700 to 900 g, the razorbill has a compact, robust silhouette. Its wings are short and broad, perfect for its powerful flight over the waves.
More in the app
With Wildful Stories+ you also get in the app:
- general viewing tips
- 4 places where you can see Razorbill
Where Razorbill live
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