🌿Native Nature

Razorbill

Alca torda

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Charadriiformes ›Family: Alcidae ›Genus: Alca

About

The razorbill (Alca torda) is a colonial seabird that comes to land only to breed. This agile bird chooses one partner for life; females lay one egg per year. Razorbills nest along coastal cliffs in enclosed or slightly exposed crevices. The parents spend equal amounts of time incubating. Once the chick has hatched, the parents take turns foraging for their young and sometimes fly long distances before finding prey.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Razorbill?
The scientific name of Razorbill is Alca torda.
What kingdom does Razorbill belong to?
Razorbill belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Razorbill belong to?
Razorbill belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Razorbill belong to?
Razorbill belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Razorbill belong to?
Razorbill belongs to the order Charadriiformes.
What family does Razorbill belong to?
Razorbill belongs to the family Alcidae.
What genus does Razorbill belong to?
Razorbill belongs to the genus Alca.