Razorbill

Alca torda

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".

Scientific name

Alca torda

Family

Auks, Murres, and Puffins

IUCN status

LC