About the Razorbill
The razorbill is a North Atlantic colonial seabird and the only extant member of the genus Alca of the family Alcidae, the auks. It is the closest living relative of the extinct great auk. Historically, it has also been known as auk, razor-billed auk and lesser auk.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Auks, Murres, and Puffins (Alcidae) |
| Species | Alca torda |
| Species Codes | razorb, RAZO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Razorbill belong to?
The Razorbill (Alca torda) belongs to the Auks, Murres, and Puffins family (Alcidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Razorbill?
The razorbill is a North Atlantic colonial seabird and the only extant member of the genus Alca of the family Alcidae, the auks. It is the closest living relative of the extinct great auk. Historically, it has also been known as auk, razor-billed auk and lesser auk....
Where can I report a Razorbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Razorbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code razorb, or on iNaturalist.
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